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Regan Nelson
This or Something Better is a podcast dedicated to the stories of innovators and positive changemakers committed to making the world better. Each week you will hear from founders and CEOs, Olympic athletes, health and wellness professionals, authors, motivational speakers and those whose passion and work is dedicated to Something Better. Guests will provide listeners with insights, advice and inspiration on how to bring positive change to your own life, work and world.
This or Something Better is a life mantra of the host, Regan Nelson. Regan is a lifelong learner and self-development junkie, an outdoor enthusiast and an advocate for Better Beauty. Regan lives in Sun Valley, Idaho with her husband and daughter. Follow her adventures on Instagram @this.orsomethingbetter or connect with her on Facebook at The This or Something Better Podcast.
It’s likely that every person listening to this episode knows someone who has experienced challenges getting pregnant. Maybe you experienced them yourself. This is often the first time that people begin to consider the effects of toxic chemicals on their health, despite the fact that they can affect us at every age and stage of life, from puberty through perimenopause, and the issue is not just impacting women, it’s also affecting men and their sperm count and general hormonal health.
In this episode, I am talking with reproductive endocrinologist, Dr. Lora Shahine about how toxic chemicals influence our reproductive health and our health in general. She will explain how they disrupt hormonal balance during crucial phases of life and provide valuable insights for everyone, regardless of age or stage.
You will walk away with simple and practical steps to reduce your exposure to toxic chemicals and improve your hormonal and reproductive health. This really is a conversation that everyone should hear.
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Episode 88 with Dr. Shanna Swan
Episode 9 with Allison Evans
Episode 6 with Dr. Leo Trasande
Episode 70 with Dr. Jenna Hua
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In this episode, I explore Crunchi, a beauty brand dedicated to creating high-performance, toxin-free cosmetics and skincare products, with a focus on transparency, ethical sourcing, and sustainability. I am joined by Melanie Petschke, cofounder of Crunchi, to discuss their impressive safety standards, Certified Plastic Neutral status, and eco-friendly packaging.
You will also discover why safer and more sustainable products often come at a higher cost and why this investment is worth it. Melanie sheds light on the importance of transparency and the extensive vetting process Crunchi employs to ensure the highest quality. This episode is not just focused on learning about Crunchi; you’ll also walk away knowing how to make more informed choices in choosing your skincare and makeup products and how to understand what clean beauty truly means.
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Take a moment with me to close your eyes and visualize your neighbor’s yard, a local park, or a school field. Now, imagine someone walking through that beautiful green space with a backpack sprayer, misting chemicals across the grass. My guess is this image easily comes to mind because it is something you have seen before. The question is, have you ever stopped to wonder what these chemicals are and what they could mean for your health? If not, that’s okay. Today, I am here to share with you a harsh reality of the pesticides, herbicides and insecticides being used in all the places where you and your families spend your precious time.
In this episode, I am talking with Kim Konte from Non-Toxic Neighborhoods about the dangers of these chemicals, the systemic corruption allowing their use, and the incredible work being done to create safer environments for all of us. Most importantly, you will walk away with the knowledge and resources to make your yard and the green spaces in your community
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We spend approximately 30% of our life sleeping on a mattress, yet have you ever thought about what your mattress is made of and how that might also be impacting your health. When Tim Masters' infant daughter was suffering from severe allergies and eczema he started to think about how the chemicals in her mattress might be playing a role. This marked the beginning of My Green Mattress: a company committed to building the best, organic certified and hypoallergenic mattresses. In this episode we’re talking about what conventional mattresses are made of and how those materials can be harmful to your health. We’re going to help you identify what certifications to look for when choosing a safer mattress, and I’m even sharing my own journey in transitioning from a Beauty Rest to a My Green Mattress.
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In today's episode, I am diving deep into a phenomenon sweeping the lives of our teens and tweens—especially girls—the growing obsession with high-end skincare, makeup, and fragrance. If you look at your social media feed or walk into a sephora or Ulta, it is very clear that skincare and makeup are no longer just for women. Our girls have been drawn into complex skincare and makeup routines by glamorous influencers and persuasive marketing campaigns targeted directly at them. And it’s not just girls experiencing this, boys are interested in products like cologne, hair gel and body spray as well.
While makeup and skincare is fun for our girls, it’s important to recognize that this obsession has real implications. It can affect self-esteem, your family’s budget, and the thing that worries me most, is the impact of toxic chemicals found in many of these products on the developmental health of our kids.
I know that many of you are seeking guidance on how to approach these conversations with your kids. I promise that this episode will offer you both valuable insights and effective strategies to help foster both healthier choices and conversations with your kids about makeup and skincare. You will walk away feeling more informed and empowered to navigate this complex issue.
I’ve been thinking about doing an episode on this topic for months now. In the past year I have hosted 4 events for tween and teen girls to talk about skincare and makeup, what’s appropriate for their skin and how to choose safer products. A few months ago, one of my favorite parenting podcast, actually the only parenting podcast I listen to, Ask Lisa with Dr. Lisa Damour covered the topic of why kids, specifically a 10 year old in this case is hooked on Luxury skincare. The episode was great, but it was missing one key component, she never talked about the safety risk of some of the ingredients in these products.
So, in today’s episode I want to share some of the great points that Dr. Lisa Made to help parents address this issue, and add my own perspective.
Let’s start with the big and important question, why are young girls so obsessed with skincare and makeup? Dr. Lisa provided some great insights into this behavior that I had necessarily thought about before.
Part 1 Why are girls into skincare and cosmetics?
The first being` that collecting is truly a Timeless Tween Tradition
Remember when we were kids? It was all about Beanie Babies, Pogs, or Pokémon cards. Well, today's young girls are no different, except now, the collectibles have taken a glamorous turn into the world of beauty.
Just the other day, a friend shared a story about her daughter who was absolutely set on getting a specific pink skincare product. Why? Not just for the product itself, but because the bottle would look perfect in her collection. This story really highlights how these items are more than just skincare or makeup for our girls; they're part of a curated collection that expresses their identity and that word that I’ve come to loathe but I am going to use it anyway because they’re using it, aesthetic.
The second point that Dr. Lisa brought up is that girls are drawn to these products because they like things that are cute, flowery and fruity. It’s about the color and the smell that is youthful and fun and playful.
I am sure you Have noticed how many of these products are designed to be almost irresistibly attractive? They come in pastel colors, adorned with cute logos, and often smell like a basket of fruits. It's almost like walking into a candy store, but for your skin! This sensory appeal is a huge part of what makes these products so enticing. They're not just skincare items; they're also an experience for our girls that appeal to multiple senses. A perfect example of this is drunk elephant products. Years ago they were marketed as high-end clean skincare to middle aged women, now the packaging and hte out of box experience is playful with bright neon colors and geometric shapes. They are 100% marketing to Gen z and Gen alpha.
Dr. Lisa's third observation highlights a significant aspect of growing up: the profound influence of childhood fascination. Historically, young girls have emulated their mothers, from household chores to makeup routines to dressing up in high heels. This long-standing interest in adolescence isn't new, but what has changed is the role of social media. Nowadays, tweens not only hear about the glamorous lives of older girls, but they also see it—every day, perfectly curated on Instagram feeds and vibrant TikTok videos. Next, we'll delve deeper into the impact of social media on this phenomenon.
In essence, this isn't just about skincare or makeup; it's about collecting memories, crafting identities, and stepping into a larger, more colorful world. So, as we dive deeper into this episode, let’s keep in mind the layers and complexities of this trend—it’s much more than skin deep.
Party 2 What’s driving it.
Seeing younger girls and older girls. It’s easier for us to understand. But for younger girls. It seems like they are paying attention to their looks even earlier. Social media influencers posting their day and all their products. Older= more social media driven, yet girls are getting access to social media at a younger age. Are boys into this? Not quite, but boys are into cologne, body spray, etc.
Social media platforms are like windows into a world they're eager to join. Through these digital panes, they watch older teens showcasing their skincare routines and makeup skills, all while looking effortlessly chic and confident. It's powerful, it's enticing, and it makes them want to emulate those looks, hoping to capture a bit of that magic for themselves. It’s about playing at being older, experimenting with identities, and sometimes, it's about feeling a part of that seemingly glamorous world they aspire to enter.
The Role of Social Media:
That girl videos, sephora girl. Here’s my perfect day. Wake up, eat this. Do this skincare. These videos are influenced. For kids who don't have social media. They can get it from siblings. They don’t have to be on social media for this to be finding its way to them. Or kids with social media. It’s like a virus. You can’t contain the exposure. It’s the hot trend of the moment, good news, it will be replaced by something else.
Add about the role of marketing targeted towards girls. Store displays,etc.
So what’s driving this? You might be thinking, my daughter is 10 years old and she’s not on social media, so how can that really be impacting her?
The Ubiquity of Social Media Influence
Even if younger girls aren’t directly active on social platforms, the influence is pervasive. it finds its way to them through siblings, friends, or even overheard conversations at school. They see older teens modeling sophisticated skincare routines or showcasing their latest makeup hauls, and the message is clear and powerful: this is what it looks like to be confident and beautiful.
And, It’s not just about watching someone apply a product; it’s about the narrative that goes with it. The "That Girl" videos or the "Sephora hauls". These are not just tutorials; they are a promoting a lifestyle to these young girls that makes having these products the thing to do.
The Inescapable Pull of Marketing Beyond the screens, the role of direct marketing is incredibly potent. Walk into any major beauty store, and you’ll see displays that are eye candy for young consumers. These aren't just shelves; they’re carefully crafted messages aimed at young minds, designed to pull them in with bright colors, appealing designs, and promises of social acceptance and personal transformation.
Store displays, particularly those in high-traffic areas like malls, play a critical role. They're often placed at eye level for younger consumers, and the imagery is directly from the social media pages they admire. It creates a seamless connection between the online glamour they aspire to and the physical products they can own. It’s a loop of influence that feeds into itself—what they see online, they seek in stores, and what they see in stores, validates what they see online.
The Early Start and the Role of Boys
it’s not just the girls—boys are dipping their toes into this world too, albeit in different ways, like with colognes or body sprays. The culture of personal care and enhancement is broadening its reach, encompassing a younger and more diverse audience.
The Viral Nature of Trends And here's something we all know too well—trends are like viruses. They spread fast, they mutate, and before you know it, they're everywhere. The good news? They do eventually get replaced by the next big thing. But while they're hot, they can dominate our kids' interests and conversations, becoming the "must-have" or the "thing to do."
This pervasive and almost invasive nature of beauty trends through social media and targeted marketing creates a challenging environment for young girls and boys trying to find their footing in the social hierarchy of school and peer groups. As parents, it becomes our subtle task to help them navigate these waters, distinguishing between harmless trends and those that may warrant a closer look or a deeper discussion.
As we move forward, let's keep this dialogue open, not just between us but with our kids too, helping them develop a healthy relationship with trends, self-image, and social media.
Part 3. So what are the problems with this obsession? It is all these things. It’s also potentially harmful to their health.
Expensive
Capitalistic
Unnecessary
Vain
Self-indulgent
Creates Body Image and Self-Esteem Issues:
There is a Connection between skincare obsession and mental health challenges like anxiety and body dysmorphia.
The role of unrealistic beauty standards in affecting teen self-esteem.
While it's easy to dismiss this as just another phase, the implications are more profound and can ripple through their lives in unexpected ways.
The High Cost of Beauty First, let's talk about the cost—both literal and figurative. These products don't come cheap. We've seen skincare and makeup collections that can total up into the hundreds, if not thousands of dollars. It’s a significant financial strain that can affect the entire family budget. This isn’t just about a one-off splurge; it’s often about maintaining and expanding a collection of premium products, which can be a continuous drain on resources.
The Capitalistic Hook Then there’s the capitalistic nature of this trend. These companies excel in creating and marketing products that our kids think they need to feel accepted and attractive. It’s a perfect storm of consumerism targeted at young, impressionable minds. They’re sold not just a product, but a promise—of popularity, of beauty, of happiness. But as we know, these are fleeting, superficial gains.
The Vanity and Self-Indulgence Cycle Vanity and self-indulgence are also part of the conversation. There's a fine line between taking care of oneself and becoming preoccupied with one's image. When kids start valuing themselves more for their appearance than their other qualities, it sets a precarious stage for their personal development.
The Psychological Impact: Body Image and Self-Esteem Now, onto perhaps the most troubling aspect—the impact on mental health. The connection between an obsession with skincare and makeup and the rise of mental health challenges like anxiety and body dysmorphia cannot be overlooked. As these young individuals strive for impossible standards of beauty, they're at risk of feeling perennially inadequate.
Unrealistic beauty standards propagated through social media and advertising create a distorted mirror for our kids. When they compare themselves to these edited, filtered images, their self-esteem can take a real hit. They're constantly bombarded with messages that their worth is tied to how flawless their skin looks or how on-point their makeup is, which is a dangerous foundation on which to build their emerging identities.
Navigating These Challenges As we navigate these challenges together, the goal isn’t just to steer our kids away from these products but to help them build resilience against these pressures. It's about teaching them to value themselves for who they are, not just what they look like, and to recognize the beauty in genuine, unfiltered reality.
In this conversation, it's crucial that we also provide alternatives that emphasize health, well-being, and the non-material aspects of life. Encouraging interests and activities that aren't appearance-based can help balance their perspectives and build a more robust self-image that's not reliant on societal approval.
So, as we wrap up this part of our discussion, let’s remember that our role isn’t just to protect our kids from toxic chemicals in these products but also from the toxic ideals that could seep into their self-perception. Let's foster environments where they can grow into confident, healthy adults who know their value extends far beyond the surface.
Part 4. Where’s the harm here?
Late middle/high school, it does make sense because kids are getting older. Taking good care of your skin is important. There is a basis for it. Teenage girls are turning to skincare as a form of self-care for comfort. It is better than other habits (drinking, gaming, etc.) But what are the issues that families might be facing?
- Spending money that doesn’t make sense?
- Some of the products are not meant for kids skin
- There are harmful ingredients in these products
- Feeling at odds with our kids…this can be a challenge.
Part 4: The Complexity of Harm: Beyond the Surface Continuing our discussion on the impact of beauty obsessions among teens and tweens, it's crucial to acknowledge there are two sides to every coin. On one hand, as our kids enter late middle and high school, taking care of their skin does become more relevant. Skincare can be a genuine form of self-care, a way for teenagers to manage stress and feel good about themselves, which, let's be honest, is much healthier than some alternatives like excessive screen time, drinking, or other risky behaviors.
The Positive Side of Skincare There's definitely a positive aspect to skincare routines. They can serve as moments of self-reflection and relaxation, helping teens unwind and take a moment for themselves. This can be incredibly valuable in today's fast-paced world where anxiety and stress are all too common.
The Financial Strain However, while the intent to use skincare as self-care is valid, the execution can sometimes miss the mark, especially when it involves spending beyond one's means. It's one thing to invest in a few quality products that genuinely improve skin health; it's another to constantly chase the latest, often expensive, trends that promise miraculous results. This kind of spending can lead to financial stress within families, especially when it becomes a continuous expectation.
Suitability of Products Another significant concern is the suitability of these products for young skin. Many skincare products, especially those targeting anti-aging or specific dermatological issues, are formulated for more mature skin types and may be too harsh for the delicate skin of a teenager. The use of such products can lead to skin problems rather than helping maintain healthy skin.
Exposure to Harmful Ingredients Moreover, the harmful ingredients in some of these products cannot be ignored. As we touched on earlier, the presence of toxic chemicals—often in products marketed aggressively towards teens—can have adverse effects on hormonal development and overall health. This is particularly concerning during puberty, a crucial period for hormonal and physical development.
Family Dynamics and Conflicts Navigating these waters can also strain family relationships. Feeling at odds with our kids over their beauty routines can lead to conflicts. It's a delicate balance—on one hand, you want to respect their autonomy and their choices; on the other, you have a responsibility to guide them towards making healthy decisions. It’s about finding a middle ground where they feel heard and supported, but also guided towards making choices that won’t harm them in the long run.
Wrapping Up: A Balanced Approach As we conclude this part of our discussion, it's clear that while there are valid reasons for teenagers to engage in skincare, it's essential for these activities to be carried out in a way that doesn't compromise their health or create unnecessary financial or emotional strain. Encouraging our kids to explore skincare in a safe, balanced way can help them develop healthier habits that will serve them well into adulthood. Let's aim to be supportive but also sensible, ensuring that our guidance helps them navigate not only the world of beauty but also the complex journey of growing up.
What Dr. Lisa completely missed in her episode was the fact that these products often contain products that are detrimental to health, especially during key periods of susceptibility like puberty. Our kids hormonal health is being impact by many of the ingredients in the products that are targeted towards them.
I don’t want to focus today on exactly what those ingredients are as I’ve had lots of episodes on this topic, and I will link to those episodes in the show notes.
Part 5. Here’s how Dr. Lis recommends responding
- Be empathic about the ways they feel stuck. Hold ground on your values and products and money, be tender with them at the moment.
- Dr. LIsa says we have to let our kids be upset with us for not letting them have what their friends have.
- What we can offer and what we won’t offer. How can you meet them halfway? Give them the money you would spend.
- Dr. Lisa suggests bringing in a neutral party to tell our kids why these ingredients aren’t safe. It can diffuse the tension with our kids. This is how I take good care of you as I get good information that keeps you safe.
Cost-how to navigate kids wanting the money and spending their own money on it.
- Explain the need, not a regular occurrence
- Important to have a conversation about what things are worth, what we spend money on.
- This is how much I would spend, you have to use the difference but also there is more to it than just the money.
Part 6. Here are my tips on how to navigate this issue, specifically around safety.
Making no fragrance a rule is #1 in reducing their exposure. Phthalates and other harmful ingredients hide in this (the fragrance loophole) and it’s a very easy way to reduce their exposure without making everything off limits.
80/20 rule. 80% of what they are using should be free of harmful ingredients/meet your standards of clean.
Help them find products that are appropriate for their skin. Retinol is not something young kids should be using, or really anyone for that matter. 12 year olds don’t need anti-aging products. Not all ingredients are meant for young skin
Less is more. Help them understand that a basic routine that they can maintain will be best for their skin. Then maybe throw in 1-2 fun products that let them satisfy that itch to have something else. Suggestions include a charcoal mask which is great for spot treatment and something mom and daugthers can do together.
Teach them to be discerning customers. Tell them to do the research behind the products before they can buy them and to determine if they are safe. Use EWG to have them learn about the safety of the ingredients
When shopping, give them options of where they can shop, let them know what kind of products are meant for their skin and what the judge is and from there, let them make choices. It’s a controlled choice, but a choice none-the-less. Credo Beauty or other pre-approved brands that you have confidence in are where they can shop. And when it comes to going to places like sephora or ulta, do some pre-shpping with them online. Let them determine what they can buy when they are there so that they don’t feel like everything is off limits.
Shopping with a purpose is also a good lession to teach kids. Buying things that you actually need vs impulse buys. This saves money and is better for the environment.
Part 1: The Allure of Beauty Products Part 2: The Drivers—Social Media and Marketing Social media has fundamentally changed the landscape. Platforms are saturated with 'That Girl' videos and 'Sephora hauls,' where influencers detail their perfect, product-filled days. This content doesn't stay confined to those with accounts; it spreads through networks, reaching kids via friends and siblings. It's viral, it's influential, and it's shaping desires and perceptions at a vulnerable age.
Beyond the screens, the role of targeted marketing cannot be overstated. Store displays and advertisements are meticulously designed to captivate young minds, presenting these products as gateways to acceptance and beauty.
Part 3: The Problems with the Obsession This fascination isn't harmless. It's expensive, it plays into capitalist hands, and it promotes vanity and self-indulgence at a young age. More troubling are the potential health impacts—many products contain chemicals that could interfere with hormonal development, particularly concerning during puberty.
Moreover, there's a strong link between intense engagement with beauty standards and mental health issues, such as anxiety and body dysmorphic disorder. The pressure to meet unrealistic beauty standards can profoundly affect teen self-esteem.
Part 4: The Real Harm of Beauty Products As children edge into late middle and high school, skincare can indeed be a form of self-care. However, the issue becomes problematic when young skin is subjected to products designed for adults, or when these products contain harmful ingredients. Conflicts may arise within families over spending and the appropriateness of these products, adding tension to an already challenging phase of parenting.
Dr. Lisa Damour pointed out many aspects of this trend but missed discussing the specific health risks posed by the toxic ingredients in these beauty products. These ingredients are not just harmful; they're often targeted directly at an audience that is most vulnerable during developmental stages.
Part 5: Responding to the Craze How do we, as parents, respond? Dr. Lisa suggests empathy. Understand why your child may feel left out or desires these products. Stand firm on family values regarding spending and product safety but remain compassionate. Appreciation for their feelings, even when they're upset, is crucial.
Introduce neutral experts who can explain the dangers of certain ingredients without the emotional charge that might come from a parent. Discuss the value of money and how spending choices reflect broader family values. You might offer them the amount you feel is reasonable for skincare, letting them decide how to use it but within a framework that emphasizes health and safety over trends.
Today's discussion aims not only to inform but to empower. Understanding these dynamics allows us to guide our children through a landscape that's markedly different from our own childhoods. Let's help them navigate this world, making informed and healthy choices that respect their growth and our values.
As we wrap up today's episode, I want to be clear that I recognize parenting is hard and that navigating these types of issues can be incredibly stressful and may even strain the relationships we have with our daughters. But these conversations are so very important. My opinion may not be the popular one, especially with girls, but we have to start looking more intentionally at the impact of our skincare and makeup on our health and the health of the planet. We have to challenge societal norms and peer influence to make choices that promote health vs detracting from it.
For the past 6 years, I have loved offering Beautycoutner as a safer alternative to conventional products, so while the business is on pause, I want to direct you to Credo Beauty. As with Beautycounter, you can shop any of the products on their site with confidence that they are safer for you, your girls and your entire family. By using the link in the show notes you help support the ongoing production of this podcast.
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Until next week
However, it is my hope that this discussion has equipped parents with valuable insights and tools to make these challenges a bit easier to manage. Remember, you're not alone in this journey. By understanding the influences of social media and staying connected with our children's interests and concerns, we can foster stronger, healthier relationships. Thank you for joining us today, and may you feel more empowered as you guide your children through these complex times.
I talk a lot here on the podcast about the toxic chemicals we bring into our homes, like personal care items and cleaning supplies. But have you ever stopped to consider what your home itself is made of? Today, we're diving into that topic with Andy Pace from The Green Design Center. Andy's about to open your eyes to the shocking amount of chemicals lurking right under our roofs. We kick off with a straightforward, yet powerful first step that you can take right now to drastically cut down on toxic exposure in your living space. Throughout our chat, Andy shares practical advice on choosing safer building materials and how to maintain your home in a healthier way. I've learned something new in this episode, and I am excited to pass this great insight along to you. I assure you, by the end of this episode, you will feel equipped to make those small but mighty changes to make your home a safer and healthier sanctuary for you and your family.
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Have you ever glanced at your shampoo bottle or face cream and wondered what all those complex ingredient names actually mean for your health and the environment? Today, I am joined by Krupa Koestline, a dedicated green chemist who specializes in helping companies create safer, more sustainable personal care products. In this conversation, we're tackling some of the key questions you likely have about ingredient safety in your personal care products. These questions include: does natural mean safe? Are all synthetic ingredients harmful? Are preservatives really necessary and which ones are safe? And so much more.
Krupa and I are also talking about some of the more controversial and nuanced ingredients like phenoxyethanol, and the chemical filters used in sunscreen. Whether you're a beauty product aficionado or just someone interested in making healthier lifestyle choices, this episode will equip you with the knowledge to critically assess beauty products for safety and sustainability.
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Our kitchens are the hub of nourishment in our homes, and yet they are also a source of harmful chemicals and practices that affect our health and the health of the planet. From the utensils we cook with to the containers we store our food in, every choice has an impact. In today’s episode, I am sharing five simple swaps you can make to transform your kitchen into a safer and more sustainable space. And remember, while I am sharing five ways, it doesn’t mean you have to do all of them at once. Pick one thing at a time and tackle them slowly.
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Episode Five Ways to Make Your Laundry Room Safer & More Sustainable
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Are you on a journey to make your life cleaner and greener, but sometimes feel overwhelmed by where to start or how to keep going? Today’s guest, Alexx Stuart, is here to help. Alexx is the founder of Low Tox Life, a platform that offers a wealth of resources, including books, a blog, online courses, and a podcast. Alexx’s mission is to help us rethink our daily choices, from the food we consume to the products we use, offering us a path toward a healthier, more sustainable way of living. In today's conversation, we dive deep into reconnecting with nature, and how our food choices impact both our health and the planet, and we share practical strategies to make living a low-tox life achievable for everyone
It’s easy to feel like you are not doing enough, but I promise this conversation will have you celebrating the positive choices you are already making and maybe even inspire you to make a few more.
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Are you feeling overwhelmed by the endless cycle of buying and storing, only to realize that much of what you purchase is made from things that are harmful to your health and the health of the planet?
If you're looking for a way to break free from the clutter and make your life safer and more sustainable through easy and everyday actions, then this episode is for you. Today, I’m joined by Stephanie Seferian, the voice behind the Sustainable Minimalists podcast and author of the book Sustainable Minimalism. Stephanie is sharing practical steps to help you adopt a minimalist lifestyle, including 3 easy actions we can all take starting today to simplify our life and live with greater intention.
Resources Mentioned
Eight Cost-Free Ways to Reduce Your Exposure to Toxic Chemicals
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Book https://mamaminimalist.com/sustainable_minimalism_book/
Did you know that 85% of textiles today are made from plastic fibers like spandex, nylon, elastane, especially underwear, and a whopping 11M pounds of under apparel and underwear go into landfills and incinerators every day in the USA. Why is that? Because underwear is the only apparel category we can’t donate or resell.
Today’s guest saw that problem and decided to do something about it. Stacy Grace is the founder of KENT, an innovative company at the forefront of organic underwear and loungewear. Stacy's passion for sustainability and her commitment to making safer, more sustainable choices for consumers have led her to create a brand that challenges the norms of the fashion industry. Today, we'll explore how KENT is making a difference with its compostable, organic cotton products and what you can do as a consumer to make safer and more sustainable apparel choices, especially in the underwear you choose.
Resources Mentioned
Use this link and promo code cleanandgreen15 for 15% off your order with KENT
Ganni
Coyuchi
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Website https://www.wearkent.com
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When you see Fragrance on a label, it’s not just one thing, it’s up to potentially 300 ingredients made into a formulation that is protected as a trade secret, so companies don’t have to tell you what is in it. This is referred to as the Fragrance Loophole.
What I didn’t know until recently is that not only are these ingredients being hidden from consumers, but they are also being hidden from brands selling you the products you use every single day. That means you can ask a company what is in their fragrance, and because it was formulated by a fragrance house as intellectual property, that brand also does not know what is in their fragrance. Let me state that again…the company does not have transparency to what ingredients are going into their products.
My guest today is Ashlee Posner. After being denied safety information on the perfume ingredients in her products, Ashlee didn't just settle; she decided to revolutionize the industry from within. She founded State of Change, a clean and transparent fragrance company, and Lucent Labs, aiming to help other brands develop fragrances that pass the test for ingredient-conscious consumers.
In this episode, you will hear how Ashlee is paving the path towards greater transparency, why it matters, and how you can become a more discerning consumer in the ever-evolving landscape of beauty and fragrances.
Resources Mentioned
Use this link and promo code cleanandgreenfor 15% off State of Change
Use this link and promo code cleanforall20 for 20% off at Beautycounter, including Clean Eau De Parfum
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Website https://stateofchangeparfum.com
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/stateofchangeparfum/
Email ashlee@stateofchangeparfum.com
What if I told you your deodorant stinks? And I don’t mean the way it smells. I’m talking about the ingredients in it, and what those ingredients may be doing to your health. Pretty much everyone wears deodorant or antiperspirant, but have you ever paused to wonder what exactly you are putting on your body every time you apply these products?
In this episode I will break down the difference between deodorant and antiperspirant, talk about the ingredients you should be avoiding and the harmful impact they could be having on your health. As always, I’m not just going to tell you what not to use without providing you a safer solution. This episode will give you the knowledge to choose a safer alternative, and I'll Guide you through the steps to transition from an antiperspirant to a deodorant and show you how to navigate this detox process in a quick, easy and stink-free way!
Resources Mentioned
Use this link and promo code CLEANFORALL20 for 20% off your first order with Beautycounter to try Clean Deo.
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Have you ever stopped to think about what's in your laundry detergent and how those ingredients could be impacting your health and that of the planet, or have you ever thought about how changing your wash from warm to cold might make your clothes last longer and be better for the environment? These are just a couple of the questions we'll explore in today’s episode as we uncover simple yet powerful strategies for making your laundry room safer and more sustainable. I’m also sharing a story about how I recently discovered an ingredient in my laundry detergent that I really wish wasn’t there, and what my next steps are in making a change to something safer.
Resources Mentioned
Use this link and promo code somethingbetter for 15% off Branch Basics Starter Kits
Puracy
Molly’s Suds
Guppy Friend
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1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer, yet 90% of cases are not linked solely to genetics.
Let me say that again, 90% of cases are not linked solely to genetics, so if it’s not our genes, what is it? It’s our environment and lifestyle choice. Many of these environmental and lifestyle exposures are avoidable and for the past 30 years, Breast Cancer Prevention Partners has been working to educate people about how to reduce these exposures and their advocating for more health-protective laws in order to prevent them.
Today, I am talking with Suzanne Price from BCPP. Suzanne has spent years studying the impact of toxic chemicals on our bodies, and as a mother of two young girls, she is especially passionate about educating people on this very important issue with the ultimate goal of preventing this horrible disease.
You will walk away from this episode empowered with small ways that you can protect yourself and your family from harmful chemicals that are linked to breast cancer and all sorts of other diseases. And no guilt or shame in this podcast. We’re just two passionate moms trying to educate for a safer future for all.
Resources Mentioned
Use this link and promo code CLEANFORALL20 for 20% off your first order with Beautycounter. Be sure to select me, Regan Nelson, as your Brand Advocate.
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Website https://www.bcpp.org
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Today, I am republishing an episode from 2022 when the podcast was called This or Something Better. I am re-sharing this conversation with Branch Basics co-founder Allison Evans because it is one of my most listened-to episodes and because Allison’s story is truly transformational.
It is easy to question whether the changes we make to reduce our exposure to toxic chemicals actually make an impact on our bodies and our health. Allison’s story will show you without question that they do.
In her early 20s, Allison relied on painkillers, muscle relaxers, sleeping pills, and antidepressants just to get through the day. Despite seeing countless doctors, she had lost all hope of feeling better. It wasn’t until she spent the summer living with her aunt Marilee, eliminating toxins from life, that Allison was able to go off all of her medications, to reverse her PCOS and slowly begin to heal her body. That summer not only changed Allison’s health, but it was also the starting point of her company, Branch Basics. Her story truly shows how tossing the toxins can make a profound impact on your health and your life.
Resources Mentioned
Use this link and promo code somethingbetter for 15% off Branch Basics Starter Kits
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Website https://branchbasics.com
Instagram https://branchbasics.com
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BranchBasics/
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCohnjXwA7RthgdfMMV6Y3Ag
If you're the parent of a tween or teen, you're likely familiar with the popularity of Stanley cups. Recently, these cups became a hot topic when it was revealed they include a lead seal, igniting widespread debates and worries about the possibility of lead leaching into beverages. Following this news, a wave of videos went viral, showing consumers using household lead tests on their Stanley Cups and uncovering what seemed to be concerning results. Because these cups are so popular, this issue is getting a lot of media attention. Yes, there is lead in Stanely cups. You’ll learn in this episode why it’s not something to be overly concerned about. What you should be concerned about, yet isn’t getting the mainstream press it deserves is the presence of lead and other heavy metals in color cosmetics like lipstick, blush and eyeshadow. Women and girls are being exposed to these harmful heavy metals every single day and very few people are talking about it.
This episode will help you understand how lead is making its way into your cosmetics, why its concerning for your health and most importantly, what you can do about it! And, of course, I’ll dig into what you need to know about the Lead in your Stanley cup.
Resources Mentioned
Shop Credo Beauty using promo code cleanandgreen10 for 10% off your first order
Shop Beautycounter using promo code cleanforall20 for 20% off your first order.
A Poison Kiss, The Problem of Lead in Lipstick Report
Stanley Cup Tested For Lead & Cadmium at EPA-Certified Lab Report
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My goal is not to be a fearmonger, but today’s topic is not to be taken lightly. The use of glyphosate on our crops and in our environment is a public health emergency. Glyphosate, the active chemical in the weedkiller product Roundup, is the most widely used pesticide on the planet. Glyphosate is having a devastating impact on our health. It is linked to many serious health conditions, including cancer, liver disease, and infertility. Yet it’s used by farmers, landscapers, in schools and parks and even by your neighbors.
Today’s guest Kelly Ryerson, is here to help us understand glyphosate and its uses, the impact it is having on human and planetary health, and most importantly, she will provide us with easy ways to reduce our exposure to this incredibly harmful chemical.
Resources Mentioned
Use promo code somethingbetter25 for 25% off Sun & Swell Foods
Zach Bush on Rich Roll Podcast
https://www.richroll.com/podcast/zach-bush-353/
https://www.richroll.com/podcast/zach-bush-414/
https://www.richroll.com/podcast/zach-bush-456/
Episode 94 This or Something Better: Regenerative Agriculture with David Leon of Farmer’s Footprint
EP 17 This or Something Better: Creating Pesticide free communities with Non-Toxic Neighborhoods
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On Instagram
Glyphosate Facts Website
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It’s quite likely that your doctor has never mentioned Endocrine Disrupting chemicals, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t impacting your health. Each and every one of us, albeit often invisibly: is impacted by endocrine-disrupting chemicals every single day. They are in our food, our personal care and cleaning products, and in so many other aspects of our daily life.
For many years the research focused only on early-life exposures, but now endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) are understood to contribute substantially to chronic disease in adulthood, especially metabolic, cardiovascular, and reproductive consequences as well as endocrine cancers.
My guest today is Dr. Leo Trasande, With his extensive background as a medical doctor, researcher, health policy expert, and author, Dr. Trasande is committed to providing us with the tools and knowledge necessary to reduce our exposure to these chemicals. Our conversation today goes beyond merely spotlighting the issue; it's about providing actionable solutions and most importantly, fostering optimism for a safer and healthier future.
Resources Mentioned
Endocrine-disrupting chemicals: Mainstream recognition of health effects and implications for the practicing internist
Sicker, Fatter, Poorer (get it here)
Eight Cost-Free Ways to Reduce Your Exposure to Toxic Chemicals (Listen here)
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Website https://www.leotrasande.com
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There is nothing more precious than our health, and when you think of something that is essential to health, it’s immunity, our bodies' resistance to and resilience in recovering from disease. While you may feel like you have immunity of steel now, over time, our immunity can be compromised by the little things we are exposed to on a daily basis. Environmental toxins can be those things and they could be wreaking havoc on your immune system without you even knowing it
Dr. Kara Wada is a board-certified pediatric and adult allergy, immunology, and lifestyle medicine physician. Kara is here to help us understand the impact of toxic chemicals on our immunity; what these chemicals are and where we are exposed to them. Most importantly, you’ll walk away from this episode with easy ways to protect your immune system from the harmful effects of toxic chemicals.
Resources Mentioned
Download the Clean & Green Living Guide here
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On Instagram
Becoming Immune Confident Podcast
Website
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Have you ever found yourself standing amidst the sunscreen options, gazing at shelves brimming with choices, and pondering, "Which sunscreen is the right choice for me? What sets apart physical zinc sunscreen from chemical sunscreen, and are the chemicals truly detrimental to my health? Do they pose a threat to coral reefs?"
While it's crucial to wear sunscreen for skin cancer prevention, the challenge lies in selecting a sunscreen that not only offers confidence in safety but also provides effective sun protection.
Today’s guest, Christina Ross, is going to help us answer these questions and so much more. Christina is a senior scientist with Credo Beauty who has spent much of her career looking at the safety and regulatory landscape of consumer products, including sunscreens.
Christina will guide us through understanding the disparities between physical and chemical sunscreens. She'll address safety concerns associated with chemical sunscreens and help us tackle the essential question: How do we choose a sunscreen that prioritizes safety?
Resources Mentioned
Shop Beautycounter for sunscreen and other safer products using promo code cleanforall20 for 20% off your first order.
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Living a Clean & Green life can seem expensive and out of reach, but I am here to tell you that it doesn’t have to be. There are ways you can reduce your exposure to toxic chemicals without spending a cent. In today's episode I am sharing not one, but eight cost-free ways you can reduce your exposure to toxic chemicals.
Resources Mentioned
Meli Wraps use promo code cleanandgreen15 for 15% off your first order
Read the EWG study HERE
EWG Skin Deep Database
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There are thousands of chemicals used in personal care products. These chemicals are in lotion, deodorant, toothpaste, skincare and makeup, and the majority have never been tested for human health and safety. No matter your gender or age, you are being exposed to these chemicals and they could be having a negative impact on your health. In the US there is no requirement for pre-market testing of ingredients to determine their safety and very little government regulation to protect us as consumers.
So, how do you know who to trust, and how can you ensure you are choosing safer products? That is what you will learn in today’s episode. My guests are Mia Davis and Christina Ross, two experts with a passion for safer ingredients and greater regulation in the beauty industry. Mia is a clean beauty pioneer who created and implemented some of the leading standards in the industry, including The Credo Clean Standard and Beautycounter’s Never List. Christina is Senior Scientist at Credo Beauty where she is responsible for product and ingredient safety.
Mia and Christina are here to help us understand the landscape of chemicals, lack of safety data and regulation in the beauty industry, and the most valuable thing you will walk away with from today’s episode is what you can do to make safer choices for you and your family.
Resources Mentioned
Shop Credo Beauty using promo code cleanandgreen10 for 10% off your first order
Shop Beautycounter using promo code cleanforall20 for 20% off your first order.
Scheduled your complimentary 15-minute 1:1 product consultation with Regan HERE
The Need for Safer Chemistry in Beauty Report HERE
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Mia on LinkedIn
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Have you ever opened a box or bag with a new piece of clothing and wondered, what the heck is that horrible smell, or have you seen the recent news headlines about BPA in sports bras and other athletic clothing, or PFAS found in period underwear? It’s hard to believe it’s possible, but there are toxic chemicals in our clothing, and it’s difficult to know what to do about it.
In this episode, I am talking with Alden Wicker, the author of To Dye For: How Toxic Fashion is Making Us Sick and How We Can Fight Back. Alden is here to help us understand where and how toxic chemicals are making their way into your clothing, their impact on your health, and most importantly, she will share simple and budget-friendly ways to reduce your exposure.
Resources Mentioned
Use this link to shop Vibrant Body Co. Certified Clean bras, underwear, and tanks using promo code cleanandgreen20 for 20% off your first order.
Connect with Alden
On EcoCult
On her Personal website
On Instagram
📖Get the book here
Article “Should You Be Worried About Flame Retardants in Clothing?”
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After a reflective journey spanning over 100 episodes and three years of "This or Something Better," I am thrilled to unveil the podcast's exciting rebrand as "Clean and Green Living" The podcast that helps you reduce your exposure to toxic chemicals through easy and affordable lifestyle changes.
Set to launch next Tuesday, the show’s mission is to empower listeners with easy and affordable ways to reduce exposure to toxic chemicals, fostering a safer, healthier, and more sustainable lifestyle.
Drawing on my 5.5 years as a Beautycounter Brand advocate, coupled with a background in physiology and two decades in consumer insights innovation, I merge passion and expertise to demystify the overwhelming task of navigating chemical exposure.
Each week, the podcast will offer practical tips, innovative product solutions, and inspirational success stories. Join us each week as we celebrate progress, embrace imperfection, and empower ourselves with the knowledge and resources to make lasting, positive changes for a safer, healthier, and more sustainable life.
Because when we know better, we do better.
Join the Clean & Green Living community in the newly created Clean & Green Living Facebook group
After a reflective journey spanning over 100 episodes and three years of "This or Something Better," I am thrilled to unveil the podcast's exciting rebrand as "Clean and Green Living" The podcast that helps you reduce your exposure to toxic chemicals through easy and affordable lifestyle changes.
Set to launch next Tuesday, the show’s mission is to empower listeners with easy and affordable ways to reduce exposure to toxic chemicals, fostering a safer, healthier, and more sustainable lifestyle.
Drawing on my 5.5 years as a Beautycounter Brand advocate, coupled with a background in physiology and two decades in consumer insights innovation, I merge passion and expertise to demystify the overwhelming task of navigating chemical exposure.
Each week, the podcast will offer practical tips, innovative product solutions, and inspirational success stories. Join us each week as we celebrate progress, embrace imperfection, and empower ourselves with the knowledge and resources to make lasting, positive changes for a safer, healthier, and more sustainable life.
Because when we know better, we do better.
Join the Clean & Green Living community in the newly created Clean & Green Living Facebook group
Sometimes you can do all the things to protect your health; sleeping well, exercising, eating a health diet using safer products, and you still get sick, you still get cancer. That is the story of today’s guest, Eliza Caplan. While cancer is a part of Eliza’s story, it is not what defines her.
Eliza is a passionate educator and advocate for clean living. She has spent the majority of her adult life making choices that are not only healthier for her but also for the health of animals and the planet. In June of this year, Eliza was diagnosed with a rare form of brain cancer, and in this episode she is sharing her journey.
Whether you're at a crossroads in your own health journey, supporting a loved one through cancer or another disease, or even someone who is questioning the importance of making safer choices altogether, this conversation will inspire you to believe that these small choices and actions do in fact matter. That you do have control of your life and your health, even when you think you don’t.
About Eliza
From a young age, Eliza Caplan was drawn to nature and her passion for animals. She connected with the most vulnerable and ones who couldn’t speak out for themselves. After having children, she stayed home to care for them but continued her work for people, animals and the planet through different actions. As she learned more about health and planet, she transitioned her family to a more plant-based diet and even vegan for a period of time. In 2016, she went back to work. In order for her to spend time on it, it had to have a great mission. After being introduced to Beautycounter through a friend she joined the mission to help share things she hadn’t previously known. Her business and social action work grew. In 2021, she and her husband moved their family of 5 from Chicago, where they had always lived, to Scottsdale AZ. They were in search of warmer weather, something new, and having the mountains a bit closer to them. In 2023, she was shocked to learn from an MRI that she had a brain tumor. Since then she has undergone a craniotomy with tumor resection, radiation and chemotherapy. In her journey, she has looked deeper into the cause and ways to heal more holistically than just the standard of care. She enjoys sharing what she has learned along the way in the effort to change someone else’s life for the better.
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Instagram https://www.instagram.com/imperfectly_passionate/
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/eliza.c.caplan
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In this week’s episode I am talking with Maggie Spicer, the founder of Source Beauty ESG, a Washington, D.C.-based advisory firm that focuses on sustainability and social impact in the beauty and personal care sector.
In a world where greenwashing often blurs the lines between genuine sustainability and empty marketing claims, Maggie is here to help us navigate this complex terrain and empower consumers to make more informed choices.
About Maggie
Maggie Spicer is the founder of Source Beauty ESG, a DC-based advisory firm focusing on sustainability and social impact in the beauty and personal care sector. She works with global brands and retailers on ESG issues related to product design, marketing, compliance, and corporate strategy. She was previously an associate at the global law firm White & Case, where she specialized in trade compliance and business & human rights, before moving in-house at Amazon to serve as supply chain regulatory counsel.
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Website https://www.sourcebeauty.co
Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/margaretjanespicer/
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/green_beauty_guide
Support the Podcast
Support the podcast by shopping with my affiliate partners. By shopping using my links and promo codes, you help to fund the ongoing production of the show. These companies align with my mission to help make people and the planet safer, healthier, and happier. View a full list of my affiliate partners and the discount codes here.
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Have you ever thought about the environmental costs of the personal care products you use every day? It wasn’t until somewhat recently that I started learning more about this topic, mostly in part because of my work with Beautycounter. Beautycounter is among very few companies in the beauty industry that share their climate goals and the impact their products have on the planet. Today’s guest is working to help others in the Beauty industry to do the same.
With nearly a decade of experience focused on enhancing sustainability in the beauty industry, Mackenzie Zoppi currently serves as the Sustainability Manager at Bluebird Climate. Bluebird is truly at the forefront of this issue, with its innovative approach to helping brands decarbonize and lower the waste of their products.
From this conversation you will gain a better understanding of this complex issue and, most importantly, you’ll walk away knowing how you can be a more discerning consumer and be a partner to brands as they work to offer better solutions to their consumers.
About Mackenzie
Mackenzie Zoppi is a seasoned and dedicated impact and sustainability leader. With nearly a decade of experience, her work is focused on enhancing sustainability and environmental well-being within the beauty industry.
Currently, in her role at Bluebird Climate, a software company dedicated to assisting beauty brands in conducting Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs) to measure and reduce carbon emissions and waste associated with their products, Mackenzie is responsible for establishing partnerships with numerous beauty and wellness brands. Her mission is to empower these brands to assess and mitigate their products' environmental impacts while effectively and credibly communicating their progress to stakeholders and consumers. Mackenzie's passion for both storytelling and environmental protection has played a pivotal role in guiding brands away from greenwashing practices. Through her work, she has been a driving force in ensuring that these brands engage in responsible and transparent sustainability efforts.
Prior to joining the Bluebird team, Mackenzie was an integral part of Beautycounter’s Mission team for over six years, where she led B Corp recertifications, sustainable packaging initiatives, responsible sourcing of high-risk ingredients, climate action, and participated in Beautycounter’s industry-leading advocacy efforts. Out of the office, Mackenzie practices and teaches yoga and enjoys living by the beach in sunny Southern California!
Connect with Mackenzie
Bluebird Climate Website https://www.bluebirdclimate.com
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bluebirdclimate/
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/mmackenziemurtagh/
Support the Podcast
Support the podcast by shopping with my affiliate partners. By shopping using my links and promo codes, you help to fund the ongoing production of the show. These companies align with my mission to help make people and the planet safer, healthier, and happier. View a full list of my affiliate partners and the discount codes here.
https://linktr.ee/thisorsomethingbetter
Shop Beautycounter: You can also support the podcast by supporting my business with Beautycounter.
Use the promo code CLEANFORALL20 for 20% off your first purchase. www.beautycounter.com/regannelson
This is the first of 4 episodes that will cover people and companies trying to make the highly toxic and wasteful beauty industry safer and more sustainable.
The Beauty industry produces over 100 BILLION pieces of plastic every year. Today’s guest Justin Wolff didn’t want to be a part of that problem. Justin and his co-founder Allie set out to do one thing, create a beauty brand where nothing goes into the trash. The result of their efforts is JunkTheory. Justin and Allie believe that if we stop making junk, and prevent the things we use from becoming junk, we can inspire a movement that cleans our lives and our planet, forever. With every skincare product, JunkTheory strives to enable deeper connections to nature, and inspire a movement to eliminate toxic packaging.
You will walk away from this episode thinking more critically about both the ingredients in your personal care products and the packaging they come in.
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Use this link and promo code SOMETHINGBETTER20 for 20% off your first order.
About Justin
Justin is the CEO and Co-Founder of JunkTheory, a west coast clean skincare line that is taking a 360 approach to sustainability by responsibly sourcing its formulas and packaging them in the most recyclable material on earth - aluminum.
Prior to founding JunkTheory, Justin co-founded and was the Chief Giving Officer at Yoobi, a school supply brand that donates a school supply item for every item it sells. Over the past 7 years, Yoobi has generated over $150M in sales across most major retailers, while donating more than 80 million essential school supplies to over 6 million students in the U.S. Through his work at Yoobi, Justin has been featured in major publications like Forbes, The Good Trade, USA Today, and has been a keynote speaker and panelist at numerous industry-related conferences and summits where he shares the value in creating businesses with purpose beyond profit.
Born in South Africa, Justin was raised in Los Angeles, attended U.C. Berkeley, where he earned a B.A. in Political Economics, with a focus on China. Following his graduation, Justin moved to Israel where he served in an elite paratrooper regiment, and later worked in the media technology start-up space. In 2005, Justin returned to the U.S. to pursue his Juris Doctorate degree at Cardozo School of Law in New York City. Justin spent almost 5 years as a project finance attorney, specializing in the clean energy sector. His practice took him from New York to Hong Kong, and eventually back to Los Angeles. Justin worked on over $4B in clean energy projects worldwide (primarily utility-scale wind and solar developments). In his final year of practicing law, Justin did extensive pro-bono work in the education space, which helped inspire his decision to co-found Yoobi.
Connect with Justin
Website https://junktheory.com/
Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-wolff-6b563913/
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/junktheory/
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Today’s guest is Anna Robertson, co-founder of The Cool Down. You may be familiar with The Cool Down from Episode 85 with Nina Tooley. If not, the Cool Down provides educational content with not just the goal of raising awareness about climate change, but it's also about empowering communities and individuals to take meaningful action.
Today, we'll explore Anna's personal journey that led her to launch The Cool Down and learn about how her personal commitment to sustainability extends beyond her professional endeavors and into her personal life, including the composting program that Anna helped to implement at her childrens’ school.
Get ready to be inspired, informed, and motivated on how you can take individual action for a cooler, greener planet.
About Anna Robertson, Co-Founder and Head of Content & Partnerships, The Cool Down
Anna Robertson is an Emmy Award-winning executive and producer who has shaped media brands and built content that speaks to Americans. Prior to The Cool Down, she served as Vice President for Content & Partner Innovation for ABC's Owned Television Stations where she prioritized climate coverage and executive produced the special “Our America: Climate of Hope.” She was a significant contributor to the Yahoo News brand, leading Yahoo Studios and becoming Yahoo's Head of Video. Anna began her career at ABC News, first as Diane Sawyer’s producer and then as a senior producer for Good Morning America. She lives in Park City, Utah with her husband and two children and is very involved in local sustainability efforts.
Connect with Anna
Website https://www.thecooldown.com/
The Cool Down Instagram https://www.instagram.com/the_cool_down/
Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-robertson-90043b9/
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/annarob/
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As you know, this month on the podcast, we are diving deep into the inspiring journeys of individuals who are making a significant impact in the world of climate change.
Today’s guest, Kate Gaertner, is a woman of immense achievement and accolade. Kate is the Recipient of the prestigious Global 50 Women in Sustainability Award in 2022, a Circular Leader, Board Member, Keynote Speaker, and the award-winning author of the transformative book, "Planting a Seed: 3 Simple Steps to Sustainable Living. She is also the founder of TripleWin Advisory.
Kate is the creator of an 11 week Cultivate Sustainability Course that provides an empowering level of knowledge and understanding about climate change, consumerism, and a person’s individual and collective impacts across a host of systems. And most importantly, the course provides you with ways to implement more sustainable actions into your own life and ways to model this to your friends, family and peers.
In today's conversation, we’ll learn about Kate’s journey as a leader in circularity and sustainability. She'll help you understand what those terms mean and the significance they play in your personal and professional lives, and most importantly, you’ll walk away from this episode with some of the powerful information provided in her course that will give you ways to make more sustainable choices in your own life.
About Kate
Kate Gaertner is a leading circularity expert and corporate sustainability consultant with 25 years of corporate and entrepreneurial experience. She holds a Masters of Science in Sustainable Management from the University of Wisconsin, an M.B.A. from the Wharton School, and an A.B. from Dartmouth College.
Kate serves on the board of XXcelerate, a business-accelerator and fund for women led businesses; a technical advisor to the Loopt Foundation, a non-profit that is seeking to progress zero waste goals in both pre- and post-consumer materials; and has held positions at XM Satellite Radio, Ziff Davis Media, and Time Inc., as well as worked as a strategic consultant to Fortune 500 companies developing go-to-market business cases. She founded the sustainable women’s active wear lifestyle brand, OMALA, as well as the corporate sustainability consultancy she leads today, TripleWin Advisory. Kate is the author of the book, Planting a Seed: 3 simple steps to sustainable living.
Kate is married with two great kids and calls Portland, Oregon her home.
Connect with Kate
Website https://kategaertner.com
The Course https://kategaertner.com/sustainability-course/about
Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-gaertner-935478/
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kategaertner/
Triple Win Advisory https://triplewinadvisory.com
Resources Mentioned
Apple Mother Nature Status Update video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QNv9PRDIhes
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As many of you might know, I spend the summer living in Chamonix, France where the impacts of climate change are front and center as the glaciers around Mont Blanc are receding. As I travel back and forth across the Atlantic each Summer, I can't help but think how my own travel is having an impact on the environment.
Here is the dilemma that I, and I’m guessing many of you, have. I love to see and experience new places, cultures and people, but how can I do it in a way that is least impactful to people and the planet? That is what we’re tackling in today’s episode.
My guest is JoAnna Haugen. An award-winning writer, speaker, consultant, and solutions advocate,
JoAnna is the founder of Rooted, a platform that weaves together sustainable tourism, social impact, and storytelling. Through Rooted, she's been instrumental in reshaping the travel landscape, helping professionals embrace sustainable practices while using the transformative power of storytelling.
Today we’re talking about how the tourism industry has both a positive and negative impact on our world and what you can do to be a more responsible and respectful traveler.
About JoAnna
JoAnna Haugen is an award-winning writer, speaker, consultant, and solutions advocate who has worked in communications-related positions in the travel and tourism industry her entire career.
She is also founder of Rooted, a solutions platform at the intersection of sustainable tourism, social impact, and storytelling. Through Rooted, JoAnna helps tourism professionals decolonize travel experiences and support sustainability using strategic storytelling.
An international election observer, intrepid traveler, and American expat JoAnna currently resides in Carthage, Tunisia.
Connect with JoAnna
Website https://rootedstorytelling.com
Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/joannahaugen/
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/RootedStorytelling/
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Earlier this year, I attended an event hosted by the Kilian Jornet Foundation and the outdoor brand, Normal where world-known mountain athletes shared the ways they are reducing their environmental impact and the impacts of climate change.
The event's MC and today’s guest was Huw James; an adventurer, filmmaker, and science communicator. Huw has dedicated his life to inspiring positive actions in the fight against climate change. Huw believes that one of the answers to tackling the climate crisis is to educate children from a young age so that they develop a love for the natural world.
Huw’s latest project, The "Athlete Climate Academy Podcast." brings together athletes from all corners of the globe, uniting them in the mission to tackle climate change head-on.
Today, Huw is giving us a quick lesson in Climate Change 101 and then we’ll dive deeper into the importance of climate education in young people and the connection between the athletes who spend their days adventuring in the mountains and their efforts to save those most treasured spaces.
About Huw
Huw James is a Science Presenter, Adventurer and Content Creator from Wales, UK.
Huw has done talks and shows on 6 continents around the world about science, adventure and more. Working with translators on stage, or by himself, Huw has had audiences of over 750,000 in his public speaking career. He holds a distinction in public speaking from the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts and has written and performed many shows for the public.
His work with online channels such as HeadSqueeze and VideoJug have seen his videos viewed by over 2 million people. Huw has presented for YouTube for many years as well as for the small screen. He regularly appears on local radio as science advisor but also for national radio like BBC Wales, having done several pieces including a mini-series on Welsh adventurers.
Huw’s mix of outdoor training, climbing and mountaineering place him in the perfect locations to grab those night time starry sky shots or day time extreme mountaineering shots. He is an experienced mountain leader with seasons in Wales, Scotland and the Alps. A trained climbing instructor and mountain leader, he is 100% efficient in the field.
Connect with Huw
Website https://www.huwjames.com
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/huwmjames/
Athlete Climate Academy Podcast https://www.anturus.co.uk/athleteclimateacademy
Athlete Climate Academy Instagram https://www.instagram.com/athleteclimateacademy/
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In this episode, I am joined by three remarkable teenagers who will be sharing their experiences, insights, and aspirations as they navigate the most pressing issue of their time, climate change.
We'll be talking about their motivations for entering the world of climate activism, the specific impacts of climate change on their lives and those of future generations, and, it wouldn’t be an episode of This or Something Better without you walking away with small actions you can take to make more climate conscious choices in your own life.
Let's dive into the minds of these extraordinary young climate advocates and learn how they're shaping the narrative for a greener, more sustainable future.
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Welcome to the 100th episode of This or Something Better! I started this show 6 months into the global pandemic. My goal was to share stories of hope; to introduce you to inspiring people doing things to help make people and the planet safer, healthier and happier, and as I look back at the guests I have talked with over these 100 episodes, I am in awe. Despite all the bad things happening in the world, there are positive changemakers among us, and when we stop to tell their stories, when we take time to focus on the good, or shall I say, the “something better” that is where we find the hope.
As promised back in episode number 1, my very first guest on the show, Robyn Conley Downs, is back for episode 100. If you didn’t listen to that episode already, I encourage you to go back.
Robyn is the Founder & Editor in Chief of Real Food Whole Life, author of The Feel Good Effect, host of The Feel Good Effect Podcast, and founder & director of The Feel Good Effect Coaching Certification. Her mission is to help people create happy, healthy habits with ease. Her motto: gentle is the new perfect.
Today Robyn and I are talking about feeling good and how our feelings are tied to our habits and our goals, and as Robyn will share, this is not something we have been taught to do. I can’t think of a better topic for episode 100.
About Robyn
Robyn Conley Downs, MEd is on a mission to help people create happy, healthy habits with ease. Founder & Editor in Chief of Real Food Whole Life, author of The Feel Good Effect, host of The Feel Good Effect Podcast, and founder & director of The Feel Good Effect Coaching Certification, she believes in filling her cup before emptying her to-do list, and lives by the motto: gentle is the new perfect.
Resources Mentioned
The Four Tendencies https://gretchenrubin.com/books/the-four-tendencies/
Connect with Robyn
Website https://realfoodwholelife.com
Podcast https://realfoodwholelife.com/feelgoodeffect/
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/realfoodwholelife/
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This week we are digging deeper into Beauty and endocrine disputing chemcais. For anyone who follows the podcast, you know this is a topic I have addressed here multiple times. Other episodes include my conversations with Lindsay Dahl, Mia Davis and Drs. Shana Swan, Leonardo Trasande and Lora Shahine.
In each of these episodes, I try to provide more insights into the science and data behind the claims, not to invoke fear but to empower you with knowledge. In this week’s episode I am talking with Dr. Lariah Edwards, a Multi-disciplinary environmental health researcher.
I first was introduced to Dr. Edwards at Beautycounter’s leadership conference back in September where she sat on a panel with podcast guest Dr. Lora Shahine. Dr. Edward’s research focuses on understanding the health effects of endocrine disrupting chemials in consumer and personal care products, and she is particularly interested in environmental beauty justice, looking at the exposure disparities in women of color.
About Lariah
Dr. Lariah Edwards is an Associate Research Scientist in the Department of Environmental Health Sciences at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health. She is also an Assistant Director of the Agents of Change in Environmental Justice Fellowship. Dr. Edwards’ research focuses on understanding the health effects of and addressing exposure disparities to hormone-altering chemicals commonly found in consumer and personal care products. In her work, she draws on her experience in the areas of chemical policy and regulatory applications and science communication as she feels addressing exposure disparities requires a multidisciplinary approach.
Resources Mentioned
We Act Beauty Inside Out Campaign https://www.weact.org/campaigns/beauty-inside-out/
Campin for Safe Cosmetics https://www.safecosmetics.org
Beauty and Justice Podcast https://projects.iq.harvard.edu/james-toddlab/beauty-justice-podcast-0
Connect with Lariah
Twitter https://twitter.com/lariah_e?lang=en
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/lariah-edwards-2a602098
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It's hard to believe it, but it has been over two years since Dr. Annie Fenn's debut here on the podcast in episode 13. Let me introduce you to Annie if you haven't listened to that conversation. She is the founder of Brain Health Kitchen, an evidence-based online resource for how and what to eat to resist cognitive decline. Annie's mission is to help people care for their brains while still eating delicious food.
She just recently launched her new book, Brain Health Kitchen. Not only is it a cookbook filled with 100 easy and delicious recipes, but it is also a guide to taking care of your brain. Today, we are talking about the science and research on Alzheimer's, the relationship between food and brain health, what foods you should focus on, the ones you should limit or avoid, and so much more.
About Annie
Annie Fenn is a physician, author, culinary instructor, mom, and daughter of a person living with Alzheimer's. Her mission is to help you take care of your brain while still eating delicious food After practicing obstetrics and gynecology for more than 20 years, Dr. Fenn traded her stethoscope for a whisk and went back to school to study culinary arts in Mexico, Italy, and at the Culinary Institute of America.
She founded the Brain Health Kitchen in 2015 as a way to bring people together to fight Alzheimer's. It all started in her home kitchen with a handful of students motivated to learn how to nourish and protect their brains. Dr. Fenn's family had just joined this fight after her mother was diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment, which turned out to be an early stage of the disease.
Dr. Fenn has taught more than a thousand students in hands-on classes (and many more online) to cook using the Brain Health Kitchen method. Her first book—The Brain Health Kitchen: Preventing Alzheimer's Through Food (Artisan Books, January 2023)—is now available here and wherever books are sold. She packed all 400 pages with as much science and practical wisdom as possible, along with 100 easy, delicious recipes.
Resources Mentioned
https://www.wearehfc.org
https://thewomensalzheimersmovement.org
https://thewomensalzheimersmovement.org
Connect With Annie
Website https://www.brainhealthkitchen.com
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/brainhealthkitchen/
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/brainhealthkitchen/
Support the Podcast
Support the podcast by shopping with my affiliate partners. By shopping using my links and promo codes, you help fund the show's ongoing production. These companies align with my mission to help make people and the planet safer, healthier, and happier. View a complete list of my affiliate partners and the discount codes here.
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Today we are diving into the very important topic of sustainability in the fashion industry. There are all sorts of statistics thrown around about sustainable fashion, many of which aren’t actually true. Bad information can be shared in greenwashing campaigns trying to sell you something, or it may even be shared, unintentionally, through channels like this.
The goal of today’s guest is to dispel myths, share reliable, honest and science based information on how to make more sustainable choices when it comes to your closet. Alden Wicker is an award-winning independent journalist and expert who investigates the fashion industry’s global impact on the planet and people. She is the founder of EcoCult.com where her goal is to bring you the most trustworthy and helpful information about sustainable fashion on the internet, and her book To Dye For: How Toxic Fashion Is Making Us Sick comes out in June 2023.
About Alden
Alden Wicker is an award-winning independent journalist and expert who investigates the fashion industry’s global impact on the planet and people. She splits her time between managing her internationally recognized website EcoCult.com and contributing to publications like The New York Times, Vox, Wired, The Cut, and more. Her book To Dye For: How Toxic Fashion Is Making Us Sick comes out in June 2023 and is available for preorder wherever you buy books.
Connect with Alden
- Personal website http://www.aldenwicker.com
- EcoCult https://ecocult.com
- Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ecocultcom/
- Pre-order the book https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/705645/to-dye-for-by-alden-wicker/
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Nearly everyone owns at least one pair of jeans, if not multiple. There is so much to love about denim: its range of shades, faded appearance, it’s versatility. We all love denim so much that it’s estimated that billions of jeans, and with that 70,000 tons of indigo, are produced each year. What you may not know is that synthetic indigo and most dyes are made from fossil fuels and are processed using toxic chemicals. Indigo, along with many other dyes used in the textile industry pollutes waterways, damages local ecosystems, and impacts the health of the people working in the mislls and factories.
Michelle Zhu and Tammy Tsu are on a mission to change that. They are the founders of Huue, a biotech company that is using genetically engineered microbes to create the natural indigo dye. While they are starting with indigo, Michelle and Tammy’s larger vision is to create the next generation of sustainable dyes that are better for people and the planet.
I’m grateful to Diana Kapp who shared their story in her book, “Girls Who Green the World”. You can listen to my conversation with Diana in Episode 74 (listen here).
About Michelle Zhu
Michelle Zhu is CEO & Co-founder of Huue, a biotechnology company creating the world's most sustainable dyes for the industries that are shaping the future of the Earth, starting with the indigo in your jeans. Its mission is to minimize the number of toxic chemicals used in the dye production and application process. With a family background in fashion and a career in business operations and strategy, Michelle currently manages all aspects of Huue's operations, fundraising, and sales efforts. She has been recognized as a 2021 Inc Female Founder, a 2022 Forbes 30 Under 30, and a 2022 Entrepreneur Woman of Influence. Michelle received her BSBA from Washington University in St. Louis.
About Tammy Hsu
Dr. Tammy Hsu is a scientist working at the intersection of biology and sustainable fashion. She is the Chief Scientific Officer of Huue, a Berkley-based startup working to revolutionize the dyes and colorants industry, starting with indigo for denim. Their bio-based solution removes the need for toxic chemicals in the indigo production and dyeing processes. Tammy completed her Ph.D. in Bioengineering at UC Berkeley at John Dueber's prestigious synbio lab, where her doctoral research laid the foundation for Huue’s technology. Prior to that, she earned a BS at Stanford University. She is Inc Female Founder 100, one of Newsweek's America's 50 Greatest Disruptors, an MIT 35 Under 35, and a 2022 Entrepreneur Woman of Influence.
Connect with Huue
Website https://www.huue.bio
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/huuebio/
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/huue/
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If you listen to the podcast regularly or follow me on social media, you know that ingredient safety and transparency in the beauty industry is something I am particularly passionate about. And, while I have an immense amount of knowledge on this topic, I am certainly not an expert. Fortunately, today’s guest is.
Today I am talking with Mia Davis, VP of Sustainability & Impact at Credo Beauty, the largest clean beauty retailer. Mia is also the co-founder of the nonprofit organization Pact Collective which she created to start to make a dent in hard-to-recycle beauty waste, and to bring beauty stakeholders together to move toward circularity.
Today’s episode will give you a deeper understanding of what “clean beauty” really means; helping us understand some of the nuances, we’ll go deeper into ingredient transparency, safety and also packaging.
You will walk away from the episode with easy ways to make safer and more sustainable choices when it comes to your beauty products.
About Mia
“I am an expert Corporate Social Responsibility strategist. I set the high bar for meaningful safety and sustainability standards for the beauty industry and other consumer products. I forge authentic paths for brands so that they can deliver positive social and environmental impact.
I am the VP of Sustainability & Impact at Credo Beauty, the largest clean beauty retailer. I created the Credo Clean Standard, including the Sustainable Packaging Guidelines-- retail's strongest "clean" formula and packaging standards.
In 2021, I co-founded the nonprofit membership organization Pact Collective to start to make a dent in hard-to-recycle beauty waste, and to bring beauty stakeholders together to move toward circularity.
I was one of the first hires at Beautycounter, where I developed the company's stance on safety, including the industry-leading "Ingredient Selection Process." I led sustainability and social responsibility efforts, including partnerships/giving, and I oversaw our legislative advocacy work. I was proud to bring Beautycounter into the B Corp community, and to pilot the Chemical Footprint Project.”
Resources Mentioned
Credo Beauty https://credobeauty.com
Pact Collective https://www.pactcollective.org
Our Stolen Future https://a.co/d/8oN80wW
Connect with Mia on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/mia-davis-ba0b213/
Support the Podcast
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If you listen to the podcast regularly or follow me on social media, you know that ingredient safety and transparency in the beauty industry is something I am particularly passionate about. And, while I have an immense amount of knowledge on this topic, I am certainly not an expert. Fortunately, today’s guest is.
Today I am talking with Mia Davis, VP of Sustainability & Impact at Credo Beauty, the largest clean beauty retailer. Mia is also the co-founder of the nonprofit organization Pact Collective which she created to start to make a dent in hard-to-recycle beauty waste, and to bring beauty stakeholders together to move toward circularity.
Today’s episode will give you a deeper understanding of what “clean beauty” really means; helping us understand some of the nuances, we’ll go deeper into ingredient transparency, safety and also packaging.
You will walk away from the episode with easy ways to make safer and more sustainable choices when it comes to your beauty products.
About Mia
“I am an expert Corporate Social Responsibility strategist. I set the high bar for meaningful safety and sustainability standards for the beauty industry and other consumer products. I forge authentic paths for brands so that they can deliver positive social and environmental impact.
I am the VP of Sustainability & Impact at Credo Beauty, the largest clean beauty retailer. I created the Credo Clean Standard, including the Sustainable Packaging Guidelines-- retail's strongest "clean" formula and packaging standards.
In 2021, I co-founded the nonprofit membership organization Pact Collective to start to make a dent in hard-to-recycle beauty waste, and to bring beauty stakeholders together to move toward circularity.
I was one of the first hires at Beautycounter, where I developed the company's stance on safety, including the industry-leading "Ingredient Selection Process." I led sustainability and social responsibility efforts, including partnerships/giving, and I oversaw our legislative advocacy work. I was proud to bring Beautycounter into the B Corp community, and to pilot the Chemical Footprint Project.”
Resources Mentioned
Credo Beauty https://credobeauty.com
Pact Collective https://www.pactcollective.org
Our Stolen Future https://a.co/d/8oN80wW
Connect with Mia on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/mia-davis-ba0b213/
Support the Podcast
Support the podcast by shopping with my affiliate partners. By shopping using my links and promo codes, you help to fund the ongoing production of the show. These companies align with my mission to help make people and the planet safer, healthier, and happier. View a full list of my affiliate partners and the discount codes here.
https://linktr.ee/thisorsomethingbetter
Shop Beautycounter: You can also support the podcast by supporting my business with Beautycounter.
Use the promo code CLEANFORALL20 for 20% off your first purchase. www.beautycounter.com/regannelson
I will admit that I used to think the people standing outside Trader Joe's asking me to sign a petition against glyphosate and Monsanto were crazy. I didn’t really know anything about Monsanto or about Glyphosate or anything about farming, for that matter.
All of that changed when I heard Dr. Zach Bush on the Rich Roll podcast. Suddenly, my eyes were opened to the impact of pesticides on our declining health, our food systems and on our soil. That is when I really started paying attention.
Today’s guest is David Leon, the Executive Director of Farmer’s Footprint, a non-profit organization that he co-founded with Dr. Zach Bush. Their mission, to expose the human and environmental impacts of chemical farming and offer a path forward through regenerative agricultural practices.
You will walk away from this episode with a deepened understanding of the role pesticides play on our health and what you can do to be a part of the movement for change.
Resources Mentioned Zach Bush on Rich Roll Podcast
https://www.richroll.com/podcast/zach-bush-353/
https://www.richroll.com/podcast/zach-bush-414/
https://www.richroll.com/podcast/zach-bush-456/
About David David Leon is a purpose-driven executive whose experience spans early-stage venture building in funds, tech, non-profits, and consumer brands. He’s a co-founder and Partner at Biome Capital (a regenerative ag real asset fund) and a co-founder and Executive Director at Farmer’s Footprint (a non-profit working to accelerate the universal adoption of regenerative agriculture).
Previously he was Principal at Odocava (a growth-centric strategy & ops consulting firm), CEO at Saint Inky’s (a personal care CPG brand), and co-founder of Yogijii (payments and scheduling platform in health and wellness). David serves as a board member at Ho'iwai Fund, Project Biome Australia, and the Lana'i Chamber of Commerce. He lives on the island of Lana’i with his partner, Arielle, and son, Remy.
Connect with Farmer’s Footprint Website https://farmersfootprint.us/
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/farmersfootprint/
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/farmersfootprint/
Email david@farmersfootprint.us
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We, and I am going to speak directly to women right now, do, on average, more household work and more of the child related work than men; and in many cases, while also trying to maintain full-time professional careers. So, is there really a way to actually balance all of that without making sacrifices? I’m going to go out on a limb and say “no”.
My guest today, Alicia McKenzie, knows a thing or two about the struggle to maintain balance, and she is writing all about it in her new book, Balance is Bullshit. Alicia is Wellness Coach, Mentor, Wife, & Mother of 5. She wrote this book to Challenge the narrative of work/life balance. She believes it’s less about balance and more about integration.
You’ll walk away from this episode with tools that help you prioritize changes in your routines and small steps to improve your overall health and wellness.
About Alicia
Alicia McKenzie, aka @LiftLikeAMother, is the founder and operator of McKenzie Enterprise LLC. She has combined her decade of experience and expertise as a former USAW, Elite CrossFit athlete, CrossFit gym owner, certified personal trainer, real estate portfolio owner, and most importantly being mother of 5 to create a premier digital coaching service that focuses on women’s holistic health & wellness. She has lived the reality of juggling being a business owner, a wife, a mother, and a bi-racial woman. These experiences give her a unique perspective when coaching other women and she thrives on watching others take hold of their wellness and succeed at life.
Connect with Alicia
Website https://www.liftlikeamother.com/
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/liftlikeamother/
Get the Book https://www.liftlikeamother.com/books
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Our guest today is my friend Regan Nelson, host of the This or Something Better podcast. Her podcast is dedicated to the stories of innovators and positive change-makers committed to making the world better. Regan is also a consultant for Beautycounter, the leader in clean beauty products.
"The $63 billion beauty industry in the US is predominantly governed by the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, which was signed into law by President Franklin D Roosevelt on June 25, 1938. Despite the industry's rapid growth, these regulations have stood largely unchanged." - PRNewswire
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Every 30 seconds a football field's worth of natural area disappears. Open spaces serve so many important functions within our communities; they help improve air quality, reduce urban temperations, give people a place to enjoy an active lifestyle and promote a sense of community. They play a vital role in our cities and despite their known benefits, they are difficult to protect and preserve.
My guests today are Tim and Kerry Francis, owners of Dharma’s Garden, a garden situated right in the heart of Boulder, CO. Dharma's Garden is a thriving center of connection within the local community. They offer seasonal festivals, social activities, educational programs, and immersive experiences.
After leasing the land for 5 years to run their community supported agriculture growing model, Tim and Kerry risked losing it all when the owner decided to sell the property. In order to save this most valuable 5-acre parcel and preserve the community they had created, Tim and Kerry had to raise 4.5 million dollars to purchase the land.. Despite it being a huge endeavor, they were able to raise the money to save Dharma’s garden and continue to educate and inspire others to take on the important work of tending the earth.
About Dharma’s Garden
Founded in 2014 as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit educational project, Dharma's Garden has since grown into a thriving center of connection within the local community. Here, people are connected to each other—through meaningful work, seasonal festivals, and social activities. Just as importantly, people are connected to the natural world—through educational programs, hands-on activities, and immersive experiences.
Through our productive half-acre garden, lively Saturday market, popular seasonal festivals, and diverse educational programs for adults and children of all ages, Dharma's Garden is a project of the community, by the community, and for the community.
Dharma's Garden brings a direct connection to sustainable agriculture right into the heart of the city, fully integrated with the community, accessible and inclusive, offering visitors an immersive experience that is all but lost in the modern world today. Using organic, biodynamic, and regenerative agricultural practices, this living homestead serves as a model for ethical land stewardship, with wild areas and cultivated areas both integral to the whole.
Connect with Dharma’s Garden
Website https://www.dharmasgarden.com/support
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dharmasgarden/
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Every 30 seconds a football field's worth of natural area disappears. Open spaces serve so many important functions within our communities; they help improve air quality, reduce urban temperations, give people a place to enjoy an active lifestyle and promote a sense of community. They play a vital role in our cities and despite their known benefits, they are difficult to protect and preserve.
My guests today are Tim and Kerry Francis, owners of Dharma’s Garden, a garden situated right in the heart of Boulder, CO. Dharma's Garden is a thriving center of connection within the local community. They offer seasonal festivals, social activities, educational programs, and immersive experiences.
After leasing the land for 5 years to run their community supported agriculture growing model, Tim and Kerry risked losing it all when the owner decided to sell the property. In order to save this most valuable 5-acre parcel and preserve the community they had created, Tim and Kerry had to raise 4.5 million dollars to purchase the land.. Despite it being a huge endeavor, they were able to raise the money to save Dharma’s garden and continue to educate and inspire others to take on the important work of tending the earth.
About Dharma’s Garden
Founded in 2014 as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit educational project, Dharma's Garden has since grown into a thriving center of connection within the local community. Here, people are connected to each other—through meaningful work, seasonal festivals, and social activities. Just as importantly, people are connected to the natural world—through educational programs, hands-on activities, and immersive experiences.
Through our productive half-acre garden, lively Saturday market, popular seasonal festivals, and diverse educational programs for adults and children of all ages, Dharma's Garden is a project of the community, by the community, and for the community.
Dharma's Garden brings a direct connection to sustainable agriculture right into the heart of the city, fully integrated with the community, accessible and inclusive, offering visitors an immersive experience that is all but lost in the modern world today. Using organic, biodynamic, and regenerative agricultural practices, this living homestead serves as a model for ethical land stewardship, with wild areas and cultivated areas both integral to the whole.
Connect with Dharma’s Garden
Website https://www.dharmasgarden.com/support
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dharmasgarden/
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I am going to put it out there in all my shame and embarrassment, but there have been multiple occasions in the past few years where I have said something to my daughter after a game or race and then immediately knew it was the wrong thing to say. When it comes to balancing being a caring parent with my innate competitor, sometimes I fail, and I fail miserably.
Today’s guest is going to help me and all of us learn how to help say the right things to our children to help them be more confident in their athletic endeavors and in life.
Breanne Smedley, is a certified female athlete Elite Performance Coach who works to empower and enable female athletes to cultivate true confidence, unlock their potential, and level up their performance across all aspects of their lives. She also focuses on teaching moms what to say and how to support their athlete daughters. While this episode will be somewhat mother-daughter focused, the tips she shares will help any parent support your child in sports..
About Breanne
Breanne is a certified female athlete Elite Performance Coach who works to empower and enable female athletes to cultivate true confidence, unlock their potential, and level up their
performance across all aspects of their lives. She has a true passion for empowering and enabling female athletes (and their moms!) with the mental aspect of their sport -> the missing key to confident and elite performance. Her areas of expertise include: goal setting, affirmations & visualization, crushing limiting beliefs, shifting self-talk, overcoming mistakes, performing under pressure, letting go of perfectionism, managing stress, and becoming more resilient.
AND teaching the moms what to say and how to best support their athlete daughters!
As a former collegiate volleyball player and long time coach, Breanne has experienced first hand the unique struggles that female athletes face on the court and in life. Which is why she
and her sister-in-law founded The Elite Competitor Program (www.kristinabreanne.com/ecp).
Connect with Breanne
Website https://www.kristinabreanne.com/ecp
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/elitecompetitorcoach/
Podcast https://www.kristinabreanne.com/podcast
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There is only one brand whose mission is to save the planet, and that is Patagonia. Just recently, the founder, Yvon Chouinard, transferred his family’s ownership of the company, valued at $3 billion, to a specifically designed trust and non-profit organization committed to fighting climate change.
While most people are familiar with the Outdoor brand Patagonia, fewer people know about their food company, Patagonia Provisions. Today I am talking with Paul Lightfoot, the General Manager of Patagonia Provisions. Paul has worked for many years as an advocate for Regenerative Organic Agriculture and is personally and professionally committed to shifting the food industry from extractive to restorative.
Paul is deeply passionate about his work at Patagonia Provisions and about Patagonia’s larger mission. You will feel the joy and excitement in this conversation, and most importantly you will walk away feeling hopeful about a better future for our food systems and our planet.
About Paul
Paul Lightfoot is the General Manager of Patagonia Provisions, the food and beverage division of Patagonia Works. Founded in 2012 by Patagonia founder & owner Yvon Chouinard,
Patagonia Provisions was created as a way to broaden Patagonia’s environmental mission by partnering with forward-thinking farmers, ranchers, and fishermen and offering a variety of regeneratively sourced organic foods.
Based in Sausalito, CA, Patagonia Provisions looks to reexamine best practices in food sourcing by working with like-minded advocates and producers to find solutions to the critical environmental issues facing the food industry today.
Prior to joining Patagonia Provisions, Paul was the founder and president of BrightFarms, which builds and operates high-tech greenhouse farms to eliminate time, distance, and costs from their produce supply chain. Before BrightFarms, he was CEO of BSG, which provided solutions to improve the supply chains of retailers and distributors. Paul was also the founder and CEO of Foodline, a venture-backed software company that provided customer and reservation information technology to restaurants. However, he started his career as a transactional attorney specializing in complex asset-backed securitization transactions at the Wall Street law firm of Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft
Connect with Patagonia Provisions
Website https://www.patagoniaprovisions.com/
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/patagoniaprovisions/
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Fertility has dropped more than 50% over the past 50 years worldwide and while some might think it’s an evolution problem, that’s not the case. The reality is that chemicals in our environment and unhealthy lifestyle practices are disrupting our hormones and causing reproductive havoc. This has resulted in decreased testosterone and sperm count increased miscarriage and an alarming decline in fertility. With reproductive health directly linked to overall health and longevity, this is a serious problem.
My guest, Dr. Shanna Swan, is a leading environmental and reproductive epidemiologist whose decades of research examine the impact of environmental exposures, including chemicals such as phthalates and BPA, on men’s and women’s reproductive health and the neurodevelopment of children.
You will walk away from this episode with a better understanding of what you can do to reduce your exposure to these harmful chemicals to protect your reproductive health and future generations.
About Dr. Swan
Shanna H. Swan, Ph.D., is one of the world’s leading environmental and reproductive epidemiologists and a professor of environmental medicine and public health at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City. An award-winning scientist, her work examines the impact of environmental exposures, including chemicals such as phthalates and Bisphenol A, on men’s and women’s reproductive health and the neurodevelopment of children. Shanna Swan is the author of Count Down: How Our Modern World Is Threatening Sperm Counts, Altering Male and Female Reproductive Health, and Imperiling the Future of the Human Race co-authored by Stacey Colino and published by Scribner in February 2021.
Connect with Dr. Swan
Website https://www.shannaswan.com
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/drshannaswan/
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Our consumption of clothing has risen by 400% in the last two decades. The textile industry produces 10% of global greenhouse emissions. Aproxxinately 85% of clothing ends up in a landfill, and the average U.S. shopper doesn’t wear 50% of the clothing in their closet. How’s that for some eye opening stats? The textile industry is a major contirbutor to climate change, and there is no time like the present to start doing something about it. It’s time to make clothes a force for good.
That’s what Lu Barnes and & Scott Welch have setout to accomplish through the Clothes4Good campaign, a partnership between EcoAthletes and The Loopt Foundation that leverages the voices of professoinal athletes to help you make simple steps to reduce the negative impact of your clothes on the environment.
Lauren, or Lu, Barnes is the captain of the Tacoma, Washington-based Olympique (OL) Reign soccer team and is a member of EcoAthletes, an organization that inspires and coaches athletes to lead climate action.
Scott Welch is the Executive Director of The Loopt Foundation, a Portland-based nonprofit organization working to eliminate textile waste through partnership, innovation, and education.
You’ll walk away from this episode knowing how you can make small changes in your shopping habits and how to make your clothes a force for good.
About Lauren “Lu” Barnes:
Born and raised in Southern California, Lauren Barnes is the star defender of the NWSL’s OL Reign. In addition to being named an All-American while playing at UCLA, Lauren was invited to train with the USWNT, competing with both the U20 and U23 teams. Lauren has been in Seattle with the OL Reign since 2013 and played abroad in both Australia and Sweden on loan intermittently.
While Lauren has always been keen on environmentalism, her travel around the world for her career have been the catalyst for her activism and advocacy. After seeing the poverty and unsanitary conditions in many places abroad, Lauren has been able to work with Water1st in Ethiopia to build clean water systems in addition to her sustainability efforts in the U.S.
About Scott Welch
Scott Welch is a senior level team leader dedicated to evolving clothing and textiles into a force for good. He currently is the founding Executive Director of the Loopt Foundation, an organization working to become the leading and most creative force for global textile sustainability and circularity. Previously, he built and directed the Global Corporate Relations Program for the Columbia Sportswear Company family of brands including Columbia, Mountain Hardwear, prAna, and Sorel (CSC) for over a decade. At Columbia, Welch created dynamic campaigns with the National Park Foundation, Ocean Foundation, Planet Water, and others featured by The New York Times, CNN, National Geographic, National Public Radio and other local/regional media outlets and directed the donation of almost $50 million in cash and product. Welch has a BS in Political Science from Portland State University, was a founding member of the University of Oregon’s Sports Product Management External Advisory Board and current Pro Tem Instructor in the program, earned certifications in Business Strategy from McKinsey Academy and International Grantmaking from Tufts University, served as an Adjunct Instructor at the Portland State University School of Business, and is an Advisory Board Member for the National Breast Cancer Foundation.
Connect with Lu
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/luuuuluuu/
Make a Difference Travel Kitshttps://www.madtravelkits.com
Connect with Loopt Foundation
Wesbite https://www.loopt.org
Clothes4Good https://www.clothes4good.net
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/looptfoundation/
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Women are 50.8% of the population and 52% of the professional level workforce. Yet, in the world, Women account for only 25% of senior-level officials and managers, only 20% of board seats and only 6% of CEOs.
With a lot of discussion happening around the lack of women in business leadership positions and the lack of funding for women-led businesses, Cassie Abel thought, “‘why aren’t we making a point to support brands that already have women at the top?’” Thus the creation of Women-Led Wednesday, a purpose-driven holiday that encourages the public to shop from women-led businesses with the goal of supporting and uplifting women in business and leadership.
Besides being the mastermind behind Women-Led Wednesday, Cassie is also the Founder of Wild Rye, a company based here in Ketchum, ID that crafts design-driven ski and mountain bike apparel for the modern outdoors woman.
I hope this conversation helps you understand that where you spend your dollars truly does matter and I hope it inspires you to support and uplift the women entrepreneurs and leaders in your life.
About Cassie
Cassie Abel is the CEO and Founder of Wild Rye and is personally dedicated to elevating women from the backcountry to the boardroom. She is a familiar face in the outdoor industry, having spent most of her professional life working in marketing and PR for Smith Optics, Grand Targhee Resort and her own PR consultancy, White Cloud Communication. Cassie founded Wild Rye in 2016 to bring women an apparel option that’s equal measure beautiful and technical without compromise on fit. She is the driving force behind Women Led Wednesday, a Tory Burch Foundation fellow, a Forbes Next 1,000 honoree, a 3x All-American Lacrosse player and NCAA National Offensive Player of the Year and a mom to 3-year-old Sawyer. A Colorado College graduate, Cassie has called Ketchum, ID home for the better part of 30 years, though originally hails from Vashon Island, WA. Cassie loves to mountain bike, ski, camp, hike and wear as many costumes as possible…ideally while playing outside with friends.
Connect with Cassie
Wild Rye Website https://wild-rye.com
Women-Led Wednesday https://womenledwednesday.com
Wild Rye Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wild_rye_/
Women-Led Wednesday Instagram https://www.instagram.com/womenledwednesday/
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Many people find it hard to talk about climate change. They find it overwhelming, frightening, or even uncomfortable. While we may not realize it, simply talking about climate change can be an important step toward addressing the problem. I hope this conversation helps you to think about it in a new and different way and make you a little more comfortable.
My guest is Nina Tooley, Head of Commerce & Marketing at The Cool Down, a community of content, commerce, and climate experts making the cooler future come to life in an accessible and dare I say, optimistic way. They are everyday people who care about the planet and they want to help audiences of all demographics connect to content and products that resonate with them; to help them see that small, individual actions can make a big difference in addressing this large and overwhelming problem.
About Nina
Nina Tooley is a consumer products and ecommerce marketing expert with two decades of experience working at the intersection of shopping and technology, most recently with DTC businesses such as Guthy-Renker, Sole Society, and Little LAMMA.
Connect with The Cool Down
Website https://www.thecooldown.com/
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/the_cool_down/
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thecooldown.tcd
TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@the_cool_down
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When we hear the word environment, we often think of the natural resources around us; water, soil, and air. After today’s episode you might agree that the most important part of our environment is not the outdoors but indoors in the home we live in. Our homes are made of and filled with products, some containing toxic chemicals that may be harmful to our health, and today’s guest has committed his career to helping people make safer and healthier choices for their homes.
My guest is Andrew Pace, a Healthy Home Concierge and Founder of The Green Design Center, a leading resource for homeowners and contractors looking to source products that are healthy and green. Through his consulting services, Andy has helped over 30,000 people make their homes healthier and safer. You’ll walk away from this episode feeling educated and empowered to make healthier and safer choices for your home.
About Andrew
Andrew Pace is a Healthy Home Concierge and Founder of The Green Design Center, a leading resource for homeowners and contractors looking to source products that are healthy and green and receive expert consulting advice on designing and building healthy green homes. Andrew is the host of the weekly Non Toxic Environments Podcast. He is a worldwide expert on green and healthy building products and services customers and contractors from around the globe. As founder of the oldest healthy building supply company in the United States, Andrew has become one of the single most helpful and educational experts dealing with the day-to-day concerns of those individuals who suffer from allergies, asthma and chemical sensitivities.
Connect with Andrew
Website https://www.thegreendesigncenter.com/
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/gdc_buildingforhealth/
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/greendesigncenter/
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One of the topics we discuss regularly here on the podcast is the impact of environmental toxins on our health, and today we’re digging specifically into their impact on reproductive health.
My guest is Dr. Lora Shahine. She is a reproductive endocrinologist, fertility and miscarrige specialist, author, and speaker. She is also a passionate educator about the impact of environmental toxins on our reproductive health.
I first learned about Dr. Shahine and her work because she is a member of Beautycounter’s Science Advisory Council. I had the pleasure of hearing her speak on a panel in April in Washington DC, and just a few weeks ago I got to hear from her again and meet her in person in Austin, Texas at Beautycounter’s leadership conference.
In this episode we’re talking about the impact of environmental toxins on our reproductive health, how we can reduce our exposure and how small changes really can make a big impact.
About Dr. Shahine
Lora Shahine, MD, FACOG is a reproductive endocrinologist at Pacific NW Fertility and clinical faculty at the University of Washington in Seattle, WA. She is double board certified in obstetrics and gynecology and reproductive endocrinology and infertility. She graduated with honors with a major in Biology from Georgetown University, medical school at Wake Forest University Medical School, residency in obstetrics and gynecology at the University of California at San Francisco, and fellowship in reproductive endocrinology at infertility at Stanford University.
Dr. Shahine is passionate about educating on fertility and miscarriage through many platforms. Author of best-selling book, ‘Not Broken: An Approachable Guide to Miscarriage and Recurrent Pregnancy Loss’ and several books on fertility, host of the ‘Baby or Bust’ podcast, and active social media presence and over 350,000 followers @drlorashahine on YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, and most social media outlets.
Dr. Shahine is an active member of the American Society of Reproductive Medicine, Seattle GYN Society, American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and other medical professional societies. She has been named Seattle’s Top Doc annually since 2010.
Connect with Dr. Shahine
Website https://drlorashahine.com/
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/drlorashahine/
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/drlorashahine
Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@drlorashahine
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/lora-shahine-md-facog-baba0a16/
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We spend approximately 30% of our life sleeping on a mattress, yet have you ever thought about what your mattress is made of and how that might also be impacting your health.
When Tim Masters' infant daughter was suffering from severe allergies and eczema he started to think about how the chemicals in her mattress might be playing a role. As a mattress craftsman by trade, Tim knew there was something better he could do for this daughter. This marked the beginning of My Green Mattress: a company committed to building the best, organic certified and hypoallergenic mattresses.
In this episode we’re talking about what conventional mattresses are made of and how those materials can be harmful to your health. We’re going to help you identify what certifications to look for when choosing a safer mattress, and I’m even sharing my own journey in getting My Green mattress.
After listening to this episode if you’re ready to make a clean swap with your mattress, you can use the promo code somethingbetter for $125 off an adult mattress and $20 off the crib mattress.
About Tim
Tim Masters is a father of five who created My Green Mattress in 2007 after his infant daughter was suffering from severe allergies and eczema. As a mattress craftsman by trade, he knew there was something better he and his wife Cindy could be doing by sourcing the best all-natural and organic wool, cotton, and latex to ease her chemical sensitivities. Tim created the Emily Organic Crib mattress in 2007 and soon after created a line of safe, healthy, affordable organic mattresses free of harmful toxins for the entire home.
At age 17, Tim worked as an apprentice at a local family-owned mattress company just outside Chicago called Quality Sleep Shop. Here he learned how to handcraft a mattress and customize the layers to fit each customer. To this day, Tim can tell immediately if a customer is a back, stomach or side sleeper. At the age of 25, he had the opportunity to purchase the company from the previous owner who was retiring. Tim and his wife Cindy grew the business until their second child was born with severe allergies and skin sensitivities. This marked a major shift in their business as they quickly realized there were other families out there with similar challenges. My Green Mattress was born out of this need and the mission of My Green Mattress remains committed to building the best, organic certified and hypoallergenic sleep solutions from Earth’s finest, all-natural materials while also remaining accessible and affordable for everyone.
Connect with Green Mattress
Website https://www.mygreenmattress.com/
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mygreenmattress/
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/mygreenmattress/
Use the promo code somethingbetter for $125 off an adult mattress and $20 off the crib mattress.
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What is the right age to give a child a smartphone? This is a question parents of previous generations have never had to grapple with but here we are… navigating what can be for some parents, me included, a very difficult decision. On one side of the spectrum you will find the “wait until 8th” parents, and on the other, parents who are giving their children phones in 2nd or 3rd grade, and sometimes even before.
So what is the right age? Of course, with most parenting questions, there is no right answer, but Today’s guest, Catherine Pearlman, is going to help break down the signs of readiness, and important safety considerations, and most importantly provide our children with a roadmap on how to use these incredible tools that can be both a blessing and a curse.
Dr. Pearlman is the author of First Phone: A Child's Guide to Digital Responsibility, Safety, and Etiquette. This book speaks directly to eight- to twelve-year-old children and provides them with the tools they need to use phones safely, respectfully, and responsibly.
About Dr. Pearlman
Dr. Catherine Pearlman is the founder of The Family Coach and a licensed clinical social worker who has been working with children and families for more than 25 years. She’s on a mission to help parents enjoy parenting more. To that end, she advises on all matters of parenting from toddlers to teens on discipline, technology, behavior modification, food issues, sibling rivalry and more. Dr. Pearlman is the author of First Phone: A Child’s Guide to Digital Responsibility, Safety, and Etiquette and Ignore It: How Selectively Looking the Other Way Can Decrease Behavioral Problems and Increase Parenting Satisfaction. Dr. Pearlman received her doctorate in social welfare from Yeshiva University and her master’s degree in social work from New York University. She is the mom of two teens.
Connect with Dr. Pearlman
Website http://thefamilycoach.com
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thefamilycoachsays/
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thefamilycoach/
Twitter https://twitter.com/thefamilycoach
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A study conducted in 2019 found that coverage of women athletes on televised news and highlight shows accounts for only 5.4% of all airtime. And that number has risen only .4% since 1989.
Today’s guest, Jenny Nguyen saw an opportunity to help change this. Jenny is the founder and owner of The Sports Bra PDX, a sports bar in Portland, OR dedicated to girls’ and women’s sports. Their motto, We Support Women
The Sports Bra not only seeks to empower women in sport but also women in the food and beverage industry. By supporting female distilleries, farmers, and ranchers, The Sports Bra is elevating female owners and operators that are often underrepresented, underinvested, and overlooked in their industries.
Jenny is passionate about sport, good food and most importantly creating an inclusive and supportive community. After this interview, you’re going to want to plan your trip to Portland to visit The Sports Bra.
About Jenny
Jenny Nguyen picked up a basketball right around the same time she put down her milk bottle. From an early age, people called her a tomboy. Instead of playing with dolls and wearing dresses, she climbed trees and rode bikes. But most of all, she loved to play basketball. That love shaped her whole identity and helped her to fit in all the way through high school. When she was 19 years old in her first year playing college ball at Clark College, Nguyen ruptured her ACL. She was devastated by the career-ending injury but stumbled upon a newfound passion: cooking. She cooked all through college, first for her roommate, then for the whole floor, and then for the entire dorm. She landed her first kitchen job at age 22 and fell in love with the craft all over again. After graduating from college, Nguyen enrolled at the Western Culinary Institute in downtown Portland. There she graduated from the expedited program while working full time at a couple of fine-dining restaurants.
When she was in the kitchen, Nguyen was in her element. The zone. The basketball court and the kitchen have been the only two places she has ever felt like she belonged. Later, she realized that both those places are very male-dominated and that she had struggled, endured, and found success in her own way. She went on to work her way up in kitchens for another 15 years, with the last four years as an executive chef at Reed College for Bon Appétit Management Company
Connect with The Sports Bra
Website https://www.thesportsbrapdx.com
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thesportsbrapdx/
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thesportsbrapdx/
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I know that many of you are thinking about how the personal care products you put on your body can impact your health, but have you ever thought about your clothes in the same way?
Just like in personal care products, many of our clothes contain known carcinogens, hormone disruptors, and allergens. Chemicals like Chlorine, formaldehyde, PFAS, and others are used in the dying process and applied as treatments. These chemicals can absorb into our skin and have a negative impact on our health. Think about what you put on your body each day, what is closest to the most porous, sensitive parts of you? It’s the first layer, your bra, and underwear.
Today, I am excited to talk with Ali Schwebel, the CEO of Vibrant Body Company. They are on a mission to educate women about why wearing a Certified Clean First Layer is important. Just like clean beauty brands have defined the ingredients they'll never use in their formulations, Vibrant Body Company has identified chemicals commonly used in the apparel industry that they will NEVER include in their first layer products.
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About Ali
Ali Schwebel is passionate about mission-driven, female focused brands that put an emphasis on women’s health and wellness and forever disrupt the status quo.
For the past 8 years she has been an advocate for Beautycounter, the leader in clean beauty. Through her efforts she has been an advocate for change, working with lawmakers on the importance of stronger personal care legislation that has transformed the skin care industry.
As of September 2022, Ali has been the CEO of Vibrant Body Company — a company pioneering Certified Clean First Layer™ in the Intimates industry through education and a Body First™ design mentality.
Connect with Vibrant Body Co
Website https://vibrantbodycompany.com/
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/vibrantbodycompany/
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/vibrantbodycompany/
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Women are not small and men yet for decades research findings on nutrition and exercise on men have been applied to women with no regard for our unique physiology. Our hormones, metabolism and our genetics are different, and there are ways that we can eat, live and train to optimize these differences.
Today’s guest is Dr. Stacy Sims is an applied researcher, innovator, and entrepreneur in human performance. Her mission is to create a world of healthy women who understand their bodies and know how to work with their unique physiology at ever age.
Dr. Sims is the author of ROAR: How to Match Your Food and Fitness to Your Unique Female Physiology, and her new newest book, NEXT LEVEL, is a physiology-based guide to peak performance for active women approaching or experiencing menopause.
Today we’re talking about how women of all ages can adapt their nutrition, hydration, and training so you can work with, rather than against, your female physiology to be strong and healthy at every age.
While today’s episode is targeted towards women, I invite all men to keep listening. Whether you are a coach, father, brother, son, or just a friend, this is valuable information you should share with the women in your life.
Resources Mentioned
EC Fit https://ecfitstrength.com/strength-training-programs/
About Dr. Sims
STACY T. SIMS, MSC, PHD, is a forward-thinking international exercise physiologist and nutrition scientist who aims to revolutionize exercise nutrition and performance for women.
She has directed research programs at Stanford, AUT University, and the University of Waikato, focusing on female athlete health and performance and pushing the dogma to improve research on all women.
With the unique opportunities, Silicon Valley has to offer, during her tenure at Stanford, she had the opportunity to translate earlier research into consumer products and a science-based layperson's book (ROAR) written to explain sex differences in training and nutrition across the lifespan. Both the consumer products and the book challenged the existing dogma for women in exercise, nutrition, and health. This paradigm shift is the focus of her famous "Women Are Not Small Men” TEDx talk.
Stacy currently holds a Senior Research Associate position with SPRINZ- AUT University, supervises PhD students, writes academic papers, and is on the advisory board of some cutting edge companies including Tonal Strength Institute, WILD.AI, and EXOS. She also has her own business (www.drstacysims.com) where she creates and delivers online learning material focused on women training with their physiology across the lifespan.
She currently resides at the beach in Mt. Maunganui, New Zealand with her husband and young daughter.
Connect with Dr. Sims
Website www.drstacysims.com
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/drstacysims/
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/drstacysims
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We deserve to know what we put in our bodies, be it in the food we eat or the supplements we take. Unfortunately, like with food and beauty products, not all supplements are created equal. The quality and brand of our supplements matter.
Today, I am excited to welcome Lindsay Dahl, the Chief Impact Officer from Ritual to the podcast. Ritual makes supplements, including multivitamins, probiotics, and protein powders with the highest level of commitment to science, transparency, traceability, and sustainability.
Since 2004, Lindsay has been working at the forefront of environmental health policy, working to eliminate toxic chemicals from consumer products. You may already know Lindsay from her work with Beautycounter and from episode 34 of the podcast where we talked about transparency in the beauty industry.
I’m excited to talk with Lindsay about Ritual and all that they are doing to bring transparency to the supplement industry.
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About Lindsay
Lindsay Dahl is the Chief Impact Officer of Ritual, a traceable vitamin and supplements brand. Prior to joining Ritual, Lindsay was Head of Mission for Beautycounter where she helped establish the clean beauty category. With over 20 years experience in the environmental health field, she has been the lead strategist for the passage of over 20 pieces of state and federal legislation, helped establish industry defining rules around safety, mainstreamed sustainable packaging, and raised consumer consciousness of the need for responsible sourcing programs. A Minnesota native, Lindsay now lives in Los Angeles with her husband and two young and energetic children.
Connect with Lindsay
Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsay-dahl-3617076/
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lindsay_dahl/?hl=en
Website https://lindsaydahl.com
Learn more about Ritual
www.ritual.com
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When I started this podcast, I had a wishlist of guests, and today’s guest was in my top 3! I am beyond thrilled to share this conversation with the amazing Dr. Will Bulsiewicz. Dr. B is a leading authority on gut health and the Microbiome. He is also the author of what I believe is the most important book on diet and health. The book is called Fiber Fueled.
Today is the perfect time to share this episode because it is also the launch of Dr. B’s newest book, The Fiber Fueled Cookbook. In this book, Dr. B not only provides recipes but also a practical guide to help anyone dealing with gut issues or food sensitivities. It dives deeper into FODMAPs, histamine intolerance, and other causes of food intolerance.
We’re talking about Dr. B’s personal story, and he is going to give us a breakdown of gut health and the Microbiome, what it is, why it’s important to our health, and what we can do to improve it. We’re talking fad diets, protein obsession, fiber deficiency, how to train your gut and so much more.
About Dr. B
Dr. Will Bulsiewicz (or "Dr. B") is an award-winning gastroenterologist, internationally recognized gut health expert, and the New York Times bestselling author of Fiber Fueled and The Fiber Fueled Cookbook. He sits on the Scientific Advisory Board and is the US Medical Director of ZOE, has authored more than twenty articles published in peer-reviewed scientific journals, has given more than forty presentations at national meetings, presented to Congress and the USDA, and has taught over 10,000 students how to heal and optimize their gut health. He lives in Charleston, South Carolina with his wife and children.
Connect with Dr. B:
Website: https://theplantfedgut.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theguthealthmd
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theguthealthmd/
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While working long hours as a consultant, Kate Flynn realized how very few convenient and healthy food choices existed. Having worked in the consumed packaged goods space, she saw there was a gap in the market, and in a true This or Something Better moment, she decided to do something about it.
The result was Sun & Swell Foods. Founded by Kate and her husband, Sun & Swell is the first food company in the US that offers a wide variety of healthy foods in 100% compostable, plastic-free packaging.
Kate believes that as a company, it is not only its responsibility to create healthier, more convenient food choices, but also to be a business that takes action to be better for people and the planet. As a Certified B Corporation, they pay attention to all aspects of their business from ingredient sourcing, and employment practices to environmental sustainability.
Kate is a passionate entrepreneur with a mission to be better and do better in all aspects of her business and life.
About Kate
Kate Flynn, CEO & Co-Founder of Sun & Swell, has an MBA from Harvard, a BA from UC Santa Barbara, and a background in management consulting. She lives in Santa Barbara, CA with her husband and co-founder, Bryan, and her two children.
Several years ago, she set out to build a new kind of packaged food company – one that is better for both people and the planet. Sun & Swell uses only healthy, organic, whole foods that are free from harmful ingredients and chemical additives, and is a pioneer in the packaged food industry when it comes to using compostable packaging.
Kate has met her fair share of challenges along the road to transitioning her company to fully compostable packaging but remains focused on her goal of disrupting the food industry and pioneering a circular food system.
Connect with Kate
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-flynn-15187726/
Website: www.sunandswellfoods.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunandswellfoods/
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In 2019, just before Diana Kapp released her first book, Girls Who Run The World, Forbes released their “America’s Most Innovative Leaders” List. The list contained 99 men and just 1 woman. Upon seeing this, Diana wrote a letter to the editor, with a simple message, “we cannot see a list like this again”. Through her work as a journalist and author, Diana is changing this dialogue to be sure that female innovators and changemakers are both recognized and celebrated.
Diana’s latest book called Girls Who Green the World celebrates 34 inspiring women who are out to save the planet. In sharing their stories, Diana hopes to inspire and empower us all to take action, not only by making better individual choices but also by becoming involved in advocacy to make the policy changes that are so necessary. I have no doubt that this interview will inspire and empower you to be a changemaker.
About Diana
Diana Kapp is a business journalist with an MBA from Stanford University who has written about education and entrepreneurism for most of the major media outlets, including the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and Marie Claire.
Resources Mentioned
The Story of Stuff https://www.storyofstuff.org/movies/story-of-stuff/
Connect with Diana
Website https://dianakapp.com
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/girlswhobooks/
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/girlswhobooks
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I recently had the pleasure of being a guest on The Find Your Voice, Change your Life Podcast hosted by Dr. Doreen Downing. On the show, Doreen’s guests share how they have overcome their fears about stepping up and speaking out.
In this episode, I am sharing how as a young adult I didn’t feel impassioned to speak out about anything in particular. But, in my adulthood, I have found passion and purpose that has empowered me to use my voice to advocate for change through my work with Beautycounter.
About Dr. Doreen Downing
Doreen Downing, Ph.D., is a Psychologist, Founder of Essential Speaking, and Training Director of Speaking Circles® International with over thirty years of experience working with individuals, couples, and groups.
On The Find Your Voice, Change Your Life Podcast you will hear real-life stories from people who struggled to find their authentic voice.
Connect with Dr. Downing
Podcast Website https://findyourvoicechangeyourlife.com
Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/drdoreenh/
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When my daughter was just 6 years old, I first picked up the book How To Raise An Adult. I devoured it. I earmarked pages. I told every parent I knew to read this book. Today, I am thrilled to have the author, Julie Lythcott-Haims as my guest. Julie is a writer, speaker, teacher, mentor, and activist, Her mission has always been to be of service to others, and through her books, Julie is helping us to raise and be adults.
Let’s face it, adulting is hard, and Julie believes our job as parents is to prepare our kids to be adults, to function without us, essentially to put ourselves out of a job. Her newest book, Your Turn, How to Be an Adult, was just released in paperback and is a must-read for all parents and young adults on the topic of adulting. In this conversation, Julie and I are talking about helicopter parenting, the influence of social media on children, how college admissions are impacting our children and so, so much more.
About Julie
Julie Lythcott-Haims believes in humans and is deeply interested in what gets in our way. Her work encompasses writing, speaking, teaching, mentoring, and activism.
She is the New York Times bestselling author of How to Raise an Adult which gave rise to a popular TED Talk. Her second book is the critically-acclaimed and award-winning prose poetry memoir Real American, which illustrates her experience as a Black and biracial person in white spaces. Her third book, Your Turn: How to Be an Adult, has been called a “groundbreakingly frank” guide to adulthood.
Julie holds degrees from Stanford, Harvard Law, and California College of the Arts. She currently serves on the boards of Common Sense Media, Black Women’s Health Imperative, Narrative Magazine, and on the Board of Trustees at California College of the Arts. She serves on the advisory boards of LeanIn.Org, Parents magazine, and Baldwin For the Arts.
She lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with her partner of over thirty years, their itinerant young adults, and her mother.
Connect with Julie
Website https://www.julielythcotthaims.com
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/jlythcotthaims/
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jlythcotthaims/
Twitter https://twitter.com/jlythcotthaims
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Last year, an average of more than 3.98 million workers quit their jobs each month. In fact 2021 holds the highest average on record and has become known as “The Great Resignation.”
While there are many factors that influence this exodus, one of the biggest reasons people are leaving their jobs is because they want to reclaim their lives and have a greater work-life balance. The pandemic has served as a tipping point, as a This or Something Better moment… It has caused us to pause, reflect, and ask ourselves. "What do I want? What makes me truly happy?
Kimberly Turner Eng is one of the many millions who is a part of this movement for life change. After over 20 years of grinding in corporate America for Nike and Amazon, she decided to take a career sabbatical. Kimberly’s goal during this time is to be curious and intentional as she shapes the next chapter of her life, one not driven by money, titles or her previous definitions of success but by her values, passions and intuition.
About Kimberly
Kimberly is currently taking a career sabbatical to play outside, run on trails, travel to new places, and spend time with loved ones. She is using this time to be curious and intentional as I shape the next values-driven chapter.
Kimberly’s years at Amazon and Nike were focused on business development, strategic account management, and delivering effective Omni-channel business results with some of the world's largest retail partners. She has led cross-functional, high-impact business development strategies spanning multiple verticals including footwear, apparel, equipment, consumables, beauty and consumer electronics.
Resources Mentioned
The Simple Path to Wealth https://www.amazon.com/Simple-Path-Wealth-financial-independence/dp/1533667926
The Purpose Driven Life https://www.amazon.com/What-Earth-Expanded-Purpose-Driven-dp-031032906X/dp/031032906X/ref=dp_ob_title_bk
Connect with Kimberly
Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberly-turner-eng/
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kturne/?hl=en
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As you know if you’re a regular here on the podcast or if follow me on social media, I have spent many years swapping out products to reduce my exposure to environmental toxins. We know that these chemicals are around us, but it’s difficult to know if they really are inside of us and how they might be impacting our health. While I think I am doing all the right things, I have always been curious to know what chemicals were still making their way into my body.
Today’s guest is Dr. Jenna Hua, the founder of Million Marker, a health-tech startup that empowers people to detox environmental toxins out of their lives through mail-in test kits, lifestyle audits, product recommendations, and counseling. When I learned about Million Marker and the work that Jenna is doing to help make these invisible chemicals visible, I knew I had to share.
In preparation for this episode, I completed the Million Marker Lifestyle Audit and urine analysis to test for 13 hormone-disrupting chemicals including parabens, bisphenols, and phthalates. Today we are going to walk through my step-by-step experience going through the audit and test kit and we’re going to talk about the results.
This episode will educate and empower you to do what this podcast is all about, know better and do better.
About Jenna
Jenna’s extensive experience as an academic and health advocate led to her founding Million Marker in 2019, shortly after completing a Postdoctoral Fellowship with Stanford University’s School of Medicine. Throughout her career in academia, Jenna has researched and published numerous studies that largely focused on citizens’ science, general health, and the impact of food consumption on a person’s well-being. In one of her most recent publications, Jenna used machine learning to identify people based on food consumed in order to offer healthier food options. She also published another report that studied the arsenic exposure and risks of eating rice among adolescents in Kunming, China. Jenna has been a Project Manager for UNC’s Carolina Population Center, a Graduate Instructor and Research Assistant at UC Berkeley, and a Project Manager at UCLA’s Center for Population Research. She was also a US Fulbright Fellow at the Institute of International Education in Kunming, China. Jenna holds a BS in Nutrition and an MPH and PhD in Environmental Health Sciences from UC Berkeley.
Connect with Jenna
Website https://www.millionmarker.com
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/million_marker/
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/MillionMarker/
Twitter https://twitter.com/Million_Marker
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It’s a fact that convenience and sustainability are often at odds when it comes to our food choices. It’s hard to find quick and easy foods that are both good for us and the planet. That’s where Daily Harvest comes in. While you may think of Daily Harvest only as a fast and convenient source for healthy food, they are so much more. Daily Harvest is on a mission to improve human and planetary health by making it easy to eat more real, unrefined fruits and vegetables every day.
Today’s guest is CJ Frogozo, VP of Advocacy and Community for Daily Harvest. In her role, CJ leads the strategy to bring Daily Harvest’s mission to light to both consumers and policymakers. Her work includes challenging the conventional food system and advocating for federal and local policies that make it easier to grow and eat more organic fruits and vegetables.
About CJ
CJ Frogozo is the VP of Advocacy and Community at Daily Harvest, the company on a mission to improve human and planetary health by making it easy to eat more real, unrefined fruits and vegetables every day. At Daily Harvest, CJ leads the strategy to bring Daily Harvest’s mission to light to both consumers and policymakers. Her work is challenging the conventional food system and advocating for federal and local policies that make it easier to grow and eat more organic fruits and vegetables.
Previously, CJ was the VP of PR and Community at Thinx Inc., a disruptive, femtech brand leading the category in absorbent underwear for periods and bladder leaks. At Thinx, she spearheaded the company’s strategy and communications efforts in the fight for menstrual equity, greater disclosure of ingredients in consumer products, and breaking taboos around menstruation, menopause, and body norms.
Throughout her career, she has worked at the forefront of major cultural and world-changing moments -- from President Barack Obama’s historic win in 2008 to the attempt to pass the DREAM Act in 2013 to advocating to end Stand Your Ground and Shoot First laws. Through each of these moments, some tragic and some celebratory, she’s helped craft the stories that cut through the media clutter and lifted up the voices that matter to change culture.
In addition to her communications work, she is a leading fitness instructor in NYC, teaching two methods -- The Class and The SaltDrop. She currently resides in Brooklyn, NY with her dog, Drake.
Connect with CJ
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cfrogozo/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cjfrogozo/
Website: www.dailyharvest.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dailyharvest/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/DlyHarvest
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Over the past 14 years, Sadie Lincoln has grown Barre3 from one exercise studio to over 170 locations throughout the world. While fitness has always been at the core of Sadie’s work, her vision for Barre3 has always been about creating a place where all people feel welcome to move and connect with their bodies as a part of a safe and empowering community.
In this conversation, Sadie and I are talking about her journey and evolution as a leader and how she balances her professional responsibilities with those of being a mother. I love how Sadie is so open to sharing the detours she has taken along the way and how, in those moments of inflection, she was able to find her way back through self-discovery and guided introspection.
Sadie is a thoughtful and passionate leader and human. She not only lives her life as a teacher but also as a student. I am grateful to call her a friend and excited to share this conversation with you.
Resources Mentioned
Danny Meyer, enlightened hospitality https://ehi.fund/team
Multipliers https://thewisemangroup.com/books/multipliers/
Core Values Index https://consciousendeavors.org/core-values-index/
Enneagram Test https://tests.enneagraminstitute.com
The Road Back to You: An Enneagram Journey to Self-Discovery https://www.amazon.com/Road-Back-You-Enneagram-Self-Discovery/dp/0830846190
About Sadie
Sadie Lincoln is the co-founder and CEO of barre3, a fitness company focused on teaching people to be balanced in body and empowered from within. Starting in 2008 with the flagship studio in Portland, Oregon, barre3 has grown to include more than 170 franchise studios powered by female entrepreneurs, plus an online-workout streaming-subscriber base in 98+ countries. What started as a workout has blossomed into a full-blown movement made up of millions of people focused on body positivity, being empowered, and redefining what success in fitness means.
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Website www.barre3.com
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sadielincoln/
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There is no question that children’s learning has been significantly impacted by the pandemic. While all children have likely suffered, students from lower-income, English as second language families and students with learning differences have suffered the most.
Naomi Runkel and Kate Ristow are two passionate educators committed to minimizing the equity gap, the difference in academic outcomes between advantaged and disadvantaged groups. In 2020, Kate and Naomi co-founded The Space Idaho, a nonprofit organization dedicated to closing the equity gap and creating opportunities in education by providing access to high-quality academic support and college counseling for students grade 6-12.
This organization is close to my heart as I have been a board member for over a year and currently serve as the Co-Board President. As a parent who has spent many hours and dollars helping my own child achieve academic equity, I believe so strongly in the work of this organization and the passion that Kate and Naomi have for helping all students find success.
About Kate
Kate has over ten years of teaching experience at both the high school (Sun Valley Community School) and college (The College of Southern Idaho, The University of Montana) levels. Most recently she has worked as a private tutor and a freelance writer. Her local nonprofit experience includes positions at The Community Library and Swiftsure Ranch. Kate has a Master’s in writing and uses her skills in writing and storytelling to craft grant proposals.
About Naomi
Naomi began her teaching career in special education and has more than fifteen years of academic tutoring experience. Her areas of expertise are math, science, and SAT and ACT test prep. She also has a range of experience creating curricula for groups and individuals and consulting with high schools to integrate test prep into their programs. Naomi’s passion is helping students build confidence in math by making it accessible and fun.
Connect with The Space
Website https://www.thespaceidaho.org
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thespaceidaho/
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TheSpaceIdaho/
Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/company/71619761/admin/
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Sustainability is one of the biggest challenges facing the footwear industry. Shoes can contain up to forty different types of material, and once in the landfill, the rubber foams, plastics, and adhesives are likely to take hundreds of years, if not forever to decompose.
Today’s guest, Noah Swartz, is a fourth-generation bootmaker and the co-founder of Erem, a company with the goal of making performance footwear that is 100% biocircular. Biocurcular means that their desert boot uses only materials with proven paths back to nature and they provide each Erem product a seamless and responsible next life.
Erem was born out of Noah’s personal love for the desert, a conviction that outdoor gear can be made to higher environmental standards, and a belief that a company can positively and forever impact people, place, and Planet. Together with his father Jeff, Noah is innovating in product design, materials, and supply chain and reimagining what the life of a product looks like in order for it to leave a smaller footprint on our planet.
About Noah
Noah Swartz founded Erem because he couldn’t find gear built for the desert landscapes that he loves. A fourth-generation bootmaker who believes in business’s capacity and responsibility to solve social and environmental challenges, Noah brings to Erem an insistence that it is possible to create products that deliver world-class desert performance and that positively impact the world.
Before founding Erem, Noah worked for iconic and disruptive brands including Beyond Meat, Modern Meadow, and Superpedestrian, and as an investment analyst at Gratitude Railroad. Noah grew up in the outdoor industry through The Timberland Company, which was founded, owned, and operated by his family until its sale to the VF Corporation in 2011. Noah completed three semesters at Harvard Business School before pursuing Erem full-time. He has a bachelor’s degree in English literature from Columbia University. He and his wife, Raquel, love traveling, particularly to places where they can hike in the desert and go surfing in the same day.
Connect with Noah
Website https://eremlife.com/
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/erem_desert/
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/EremDesert
Twitter https://twitter.com/Erem_Desert
Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/noahswartz/
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I started this podcast with the intention of sharing stories of hope. Today’s guest Regina Ellis is not just a story of hope, but she is a true champion for it. In 1995, after her five-year-old daughter Alexandra died of cancer, Regina founded The Children’s Cancer Association with the goal of making the world a little better for the thousands of kids just like her daughter whose childhoods are stolen by a diagnosis of illness, accident, or injury. In the past 25+ years, CCA has helped hundreds of thousands of children find their Joy—one song, one friendship, one breath of ocean air at a time.
Regina believes that joy fuels innovation, fosters creativity, and has the ability to truly change lives and her goal through CCA is to do all that she can to give, get and share joy.
About Regina
Regina Ellis and her family founded CCA in 1995 after her five-year-old daughter Alexandra died of cancer. Along with other parents, pioneers, and dreamers she set out to create something extraordinary: an organization with a new vision for what pediatric cancer support services might look like.
Connect with Regina
Website https://joyrx.org
JoyRx Music https://joyrxmusic.org/listen/
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/CCAJoyRx
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/CCAJoyRx
Twitter https://twitter.com/CCAJoyRx
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Everyday we are exposed to chemicals in our environment, our food, and our personal products. These chemicals can have a significant impact on our health, and while most of us don’t necessarily see and feel their impact, it’s there.
Today’s guest, Allison Evans, knows all too well the impact of these toxins. In high school, Allison was diagnosed with PCOS. In college, she developed severe back pain that was so debilitating she lost motor control of her body. She relied on painkillers, muscle relaxers, sleeping pills, and antidepressants just to get through the day. Despite seeing countless doctors, she had lost all hope of getting better.
It wasn’t until she spent the summer living with her aunt Marilee, eliminating toxins from life, that Allison was able to go off all of her medications, to reverse her PCOS and slowly begin to heal her body. That summer not only changed Allison’s health, but it was also the starting point of her company, Branch Basics. Her story truly shows how tossing the toxins can make a profound impact on your health and your life.
About Allison
Allison has dedicated herself to helping others reap the benefits of clean living. She, along with her husband and two daughters (soon to be three), left Houston for the country life as she heals from a recent mold exposure and diagnosis of chronic Lyme disease.
Connect with Allison
Website https://branchbasics.com
Instagram https://branchbasics.com
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BranchBasics/
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCohnjXwA7RthgdfMMV6Y3Ag
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In 2018, Jelani Memory wrote a book for his six kids titled, A Kids Book About Racism. At that time Jelani had 5 children, 4 white and 1 brown, and a new brown baby on the way. Having grown up in the whitest city in America, Jelani knew first hand that talking about racism is difficult and that most parents don’t know how to do it.
Since then, Jelani has built an entire media company around having difficult, and necessary conversations with children. A Kids Company About, that’s the name of Jelani’s company, has published over 50 books ranging from topics like Divorce, Voting, Cancer, Empathy, and Being Non-Binary.
They recently expanded beyond books and have created a kids podcast network and a streaming platform for kids ages 10-15 to explore different Careers, Life Skills, and Big Ideas. Jelani’s end goal is to empower kids through storytelling. He believes that all children need to see themselves and their experiences in the stories they interact with. Use the promo code BETTER for 50% off your first box subscription order from A Kids Company About.
About Jelani
Jelani is a Husband, Father + co-founder of A Kids Book About, and a software company called Circle.
A Kids Company About, makes kids books that matter. There are no dragons, silly bears, or cute tales about princesses. Only the challenging, empowering, and important topics that kids experience every day. Kids' lives are complicated, and our mission is to help kids and their grownups have honest conversations about things that matter.
Connect with Jelani
Website https://akidsco.com
Instagram https://akidsco.com
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/akidsco
Twitter https://twitter.com/akidsco
Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/jelanimemory/
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What if the saying “like a girl” didn’t have a negative connotation? What if doing something like a girl meant it was inclusive, what if it meant having the strength and freedom of self-expression. That is the goal of today’s guest, Kim Woozy.
Kim is an entrepreneur, community leader, and advocate in the skateboarding community. She has spent the last 15 years creating and contributing to brands, organizations, and events that inspire, connect and empower girls and women.
Kim currently serves as the Director of Development at Skate Like a Girl, a community-led organization whose mission is to create an inclusive community by promoting confidence, leadership, and social justice through skateboarding. Skate Like a Girl lowers barriers to entry and brings people together regardless of age, gender, race, and resources.
Kim found her own strength, freedom, and self-expression through action sports and is passionate about creating those opportunities for others.
About Kim
Kim Woozy (she/her) is an entrepreneur, community leader, and advocate in the skateboarding community. She has spent the last 15 years creating and contributing to brands, organizations, and events that inspire, connect and empower girls and women including MAHFIA.TV, Women’s Skateboarding Alliance (WSA), Quit Your Day Job Film, The Skate Exchange Tokyo, Skate Like a Girl, and Slmbr Party. In 2019, she spoke on behalf of California State Bill AB 467 (Equal Pay for Equal Play) which was signed into law in 2020. She currently serves as the Director of Development at Skate Like a Girl, a 501c3 community-led organization whose mission is to create an inclusive community by promoting confidence, leadership, and social justice through skateboarding. Challenging who and how people skateboard, Skate Like a Girl lowers barriers to entry and brings people together regardless of age, gender, race, and resources.
Connect with Kim
Kim’s Website https://www.kimwoozy.com
Skate Like a Girl https://www.skatelikeagirl.com
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kimwoozy
Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimwoozy/
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfHnpmQZVOqEtDB6fLZ1jWQ
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The theme of this podcast is innovators and positive changemakers committed to making the world better, and today’s guest, Holly Ruth Finigan, wants us all to know that in order to help others, we must first help ourselves.
Holly was in the prime of her career as a writer, blogger and social media expert for the highly followed Nantucket blACKbook, a platform, she created and built. She was the “it girl”. Everyone looked to her for the places to eat and shop and for all the hottest tips on Nantucket. Holly had all this power, but she realized that in the constant grind of advocating for others, she had lost herself. She had a toxic relationship with herself and a toxic relationship with social media and her phone.
In a true “This or Something Better” moment, Holly decided to change the course of her life. She committed first to helping herself, and then she created a new foundation for her business in which she could also help others.
About Holly
Holly Ruth Finigan is a writer, Realtor and meditation advocate. In 2020, after a decade of experience in brand building and social media, Holly shifted her business to real estate while creating workshops and women's circles around divine feminine empowerment, healing the relationship with mother, and chakra clearing breathwork. Holly's intention is to help people slow down and reconnect to their internet.
Connect with Holly
Website https://www.hollyruthfinigan.com
Instagram https://www.hollyruthfinigan.com
Email hollyruthfinigan@gmail.com
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In this episode I am trading places and taking on the role of podcast guest as I re-share my interview with Christine Grimm on the podcast, “And Then I…”.
Chris is an accomplished executive coach and facilitator at Aria Consulting with over 25 years helping executives grow organizations and lead meaningful change for themselves, their people and company. In this conversation we talk about intentionality, resilience and my super powers.
Links
And Then I Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/and-then-i-podcast/id1561367270?i=1000545307859
Aria Consulting https://www.ariacx.com
Learn more about Christine https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinegrimm/
Hello, my name is Regan, and I am addicted to my phone. I am guilty of mindless scrolling, I feel anxious when I leave it somewhere, and I’ve been known to hide in bathrooms with it. When my attention isn’t on a screen, a lot of my time is spent on activities that quite honestly feel boring, draining, and mundane. Does this sound familiar to anyone? I’m guessing that many of you are shaking your heads in agreement.
Today’s guest Catherine Price is here to help us, not only to find better screen life balance, but she’s also going to help us find some fun in our lives again. I don’t know about you, but I could definitely use more fun.
A quick bio on Catherine... She is a science journalist, speaker, coach, consultant, and author of the books, "How to Break Up With Your Phone" and "Vitamania." Her newest book launches today, and it is called "The Power of Fun: How to Feel Alive Again."
This episode will inspire you to spend less time on your phone and more time having fun.
About Catherine
Dubbed “The Marie Kondo of Brains” by The New York Times, Catherine Price is an award-winning science journalist and speaker and the author of How to Break Up with Your Phone. She is also the creator and founder of ScreenLifeBalance.com, which is dedicated to helping people learn how to scroll less and live more. Her work has appeared in The Best American Science Writing, The New York Times, O: The Oprah Magazine, Los Angeles Times, San Francisco Chronicle, The Washington Post Magazine, Slate, Men's Journal, Self, and Outside, among others.
Resources Mentioned
The Shallows: What the Internet is Doing to Our Brain https://www.amazon.com/Shallows-What-Internet-Doing-Brains/dp/0393339750
Connect With Catherine
Website http://catherineprice.com
Twitter https://twitter.com/Catherine_Price?s=20
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/_catherineprice/
Screen Life Balance https://www.screenlifebalance.com
Screen Life Balance Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ScreenLifeBalance/
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/slbalance
How to Have Fun https://howtohavefun.com
Kara Frazier was only 26 years old when she was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer. To encourage her to keep fighting, her friend’s mom gave her a pair of mini pink boxing gloves. Those gloves reminded Kara that she was strong and beautiful. Three years later, Kara passed those gloves on to another woman fighting her battle with cancer, and that was the beginning of Fighting Pretty!
The mission of Fighting Pretty is to remind every woman how strong and beautiful she is, especially if she's battling cancer. At the heart of Fighting Pretty’s work is the “Pretty Package”, a care package containing a scarf, a lipstick, words of inspiration, and most importantly, a pair of mini pink boxing gloves.
Since 2013, Fighting Pretty has sent over 10,000 pretty packages to women battling cancer. Kara and her team’s work has lifted so many women during their darkest times by providing hope, support, encouragement, and something pretty.
About Kara
Fighting Pretty founder, Kara (Skaflestad) Frazier had just mourned the death of her Mema, who passed away after a long battle with breast cancer. Kara was in the shower when she performed her first self-breast exam and found a suspicious lump in her armpit area. In December of 2008, at just 26 years old, she went to her doctor and was told she was “too young to worry.” Kara pushed for a closer examination, only to find out that she did, in fact, have stage 3 breast cancer, which is considered to be an advanced and invasive stage of the disease.
Kara faced a double mastectomy, eight rounds of chemotherapy, four weeks of radiation, fertility treatments, and a year of Herceptin treatments. This was followed by hormone therapy that would last for a total of 10 years. Kara realized she wanted to go through this ordeal by “Fighting Pretty”—with a smile on her face, lipstick on her lips, and strength in her heart.
Since becoming a 501 c(3) non-profit organization in 2013, Fighting Pretty moved from Kara's apartment in New York City to a headquarters in Portland, Oregon, with two part-time employees. In just a few years, Fighting Pretty has impacted over 10,000 women battling all types of cancer in 50 U.S. states and 16 countries globally. Plus, Fighting Pretty has received over $1 million worth of product donations from top cosmetic brands to send to women battling cancer.
Kara works full-time as the Marketing Manager at the OHSU Knight Cancer Institute and devotes her life to helping cancer patients through their fight. Kara now lives healthy and happily in Oregon with husband Ben, her new step-daughter Aubrey and dogs Archie and Zulu.
Connect with Kara
Website https://www.fightingpretty.org
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/FightingPretty/
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/fightingpretty
Twitter https://twitter.com/fighting_pretty
Recently my daughter and I became a part of a mother-daughter book club. Our first book was an amazing middle-grade novel called Starfish. Starfish is both a heartbreaking and heartwarming story about a young girl named Ellie who, ever since she wore a whale swimsuit and made a big splash at her fifth birthday party, has been bullied about her weight.
At our first book club meeting, we had the incredible fortune of having a zoom call with the author of Starfish, Lisa Fipps, and after talking with her, I knew she would be a fantastic guest for the podcast. Starfish is based on experiences that Lisa had as a child, and she wrote this book because it is what she wished she had when she was a fat kid trying to cope with bullying. Lisa never told anyone what she was going through. She never reached out for help with the emotions: sadness, anger, shame and she never stood up for herself.
In a world where bullying is all too common, Starfish carries an incredible message that truly has the power to teach people, both young and old, about self-acceptance, compassion, and kindness to all.
About Lisa
Lisa Fipps is a graduate of Ball State University, award-winning former journalist, current director of marketing for a public library (where she won the Sara Laughlin marketing award), and an author of middle-grade books. Starfish is her debut novel. She’s working on her next novel and several others. She currently lives in Indiana and lived in Texas.
Connect with Lisa
Website https://authorlisafipps.com
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/authorlisafipps/
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/authorlisafipps/
Twitter https://twitter.com/AuthorLisaFipps
At just a few weeks old, Jessica Patay’s son Ryan was diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder called Prader-Willi syndrome, and shortly after his diagnosis, Jessica received a call from a mentor mom from the Prader-Willi California Foundation. At that moment, she knew she was not alone. Along her journey, Jessica learned how important it is to have support from other moms with special-needs children, and in 2017, Jessica founded We Are Brave Together, a non-profit organization that provides respite, community, inspiration, and mentoring for mothers caring for children of any age with disabilities, special needs, or other medical or mental health challenges. Jessica is passionate about serving and encouraging moms of special needs children everywhere and wants every mom to know “You are not alone.”
About Jessica
Jessica Patay is a mother, wife, and advocate/cheerleader for Special Needs Mothers. She has been married to her husband, Chris, for 23 years and they reside in the Palos Verdes area of Southern California. They have two sons and a daughter, all teenagers. Their second son, age 17, was born with a rare, medically complex genetic disorder, called Prader-Willi syndrome.
Because Jessica is passionate about serving, mentoring, and inspiring other Special Needs Moms, she launched and leads a non-profit organization called We Are Brave Together. WABT provides resources, respite, support groups, mentoring and inspiration for moms caring for children or adult children, any age, with any diagnosis, disability or challenge. She believes in the power of gathering to empower, strengthen and uplift moms in their unique, diverse and difficult journeys. WABT offers support groups, workshops, retreats and inspirational events. (During this quarantine, WABT is offering Zoom Support Group meetings. Jessica Patay is the host of Brave Together podcast, which can be found on iTunes and Spotify.
Connect with Jessica
Website https://www.wearebravetogether.com
Podcast https://www.wearebravetogether.com/podcast.html
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wearebravetogether/
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/wearebravetogether
Twitter https://twitter.com/wearebravemoms
Approximately 25 million women go through Menopause each year and yet women aren’t prepared for it. They are embarrassed. They feel dismissed by their doctors, and they feel alone. As CEO and co-founder of Gennev, Jill Angelo is doing something about it. Gennev’s goal is to empower women to take control of their health in the second half of life.
Gennev is fundamentally re-imagining the way women manage menopause with telehealth, products and community. They’re changing the way women are supported in the workplace, and they;re influencing women’s health and menopause research with the hopes of finding promising new solutions.
While this conversation is about menopause, it’s also about identifying a hole in the marketplace and delivering a solution to truly serve and empower women, and that’s innovation at its finest. So regardless of your gender or stage in life, this conversation is worth a listen.
About Jill
Jill is the co-founder and CEO of Gennev whose mission is to empower every woman to take control of her life in menopause. Gennev is the first-ever telehealth provider and community for women in menopause. Jill has 20 years’ experience in the tech industry, primarily at Microsoft in executive roles such as Chief of Staff to the CMO, Director of Global Media, and Product Management for Emerging Markets. Jill is also a member of the Board of Directors for Special Olympics of Washington. Named as one of Inc. Magazine’s 2020 Top 100 Female Founders, Jill is a driving force for bringing effective health solutions to women in the most vibrant years of their lives.
Connect With Jill
Website https://gennev.com
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mygennev/
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/mygennev/
Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/company/gennev/
Twitter https://twitter.com/mygennev/
For employers https://gennev.com/workplace
Email jill@gennev.com
Today I am joined by Liz Kunz and Allie Riley from Girls on The Run. For 25 years, Girls on The Run has been empowering young girls to be joyful, healthy, and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum that creatively uses running as the method of learning.
Sports specialization at a young age has made sports competitive and exclusive so much so that by the age of 14, girls are dropping out at twice the rate of boys. As a result, girls are missing out on the character-building and life skills gained from participation in sport.
The Girls on the Run program serves girls between the ages of 8-12, right at that critical point when their confidence is plummeting and their need for positive self-talk, empathy, confidence, and belief in self is so incredibly important.
Through their 10-week program led by volunteer coaches, Girls on The Run is helping young girls to make the important connection between their physical and emotional health when they truly need it the most.
About Elizabeth Kunz Chief Executive Officer
As a lifetime advocate for girls and women’s issues, Liz has always encouraged others to recognize the power they have to create and transform their own lives and the world at large. Liz spent the first decade of her professional life in corporate America before transitioning to the nonprofit sector in 1996. It was while working at the YMCA that she first learned about Girls on the Run. Its mission – inspiring girls to be joyful, healthy and confident – profoundly resonated with Liz, and she started volunteering for the organization in 2002. She joined the staff as Chief Operating Officer in 2006 and has served as CEO since 2008. Liz has presided over an incredible period of organizational growth and brings significant expertise to Girls on the Run in setting strategic direction and creating an inclusive culture of empowerment, gratitude and joyful purpose. Liz enjoys singing and dancing – particularly to alt-rock music – and if she won the lottery, she would buy land to rescue as many animals as possible.
About Allison Riley, Ph.D., MSW Senior Vice President, Programming and Evaluation
With more than 10 years of experience designing, implementing and evaluating physical activity-based positive youth development programs, Allie oversees the development and delivery of all programming and training at Girls on the Run to ensure maximum impact. Allie earned her Ph.D. in social work with a specialization in positive youth development in social settings from Ohio State University. She also holds a master’s degree in social work with a concentration in clinical practices with children and youth from OSU, a master’s degree in kinesiology from Purdue University, and a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Virginia. Allie has completed multiple Olympic-distance triathlons, half marathons, and a marathon.
Connect with Girls on The Run
Website https://www.girlsontherun.org
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/girls-on-the-run-international
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/girls.on.the.run.international
Instagram https://www.girlsontherun.org
Twitter https://twitter.com/GOTRI
“IN ALL WE DO, LET US BE generous, fair & loving to Spaceship Earth and all its inhabitants. For we’re ALL-ONE OR NONE!”. These are just some of the more than 3000 words you will find on Dr. Bronner’s soap label.
Today’s guest is David Bronner, the grandson of Dr. Bronner, 5th generation soap maker, and Cosmic Engagement Officer of Dr. Bronner’s. While I’ve been buying Dr. Bronner’s products for years, it wasn’t until I watched the documentary Seeding Change that I dug deeper into the company’s commitment to making socially and environmentally responsible products.
A quick disclaimer in this conversation, David shares some of his personal experiences with psychedelics and cannabis in the context of his personal and spiritual journal. Regardless of whether or not this resonates with you, I invite you to be open to the big picture of this conversation and his belief in unity, in caring for the earth and its people.
About David
David Bronner is Cosmic Engagement Officer (CEO) of Dr. Bronner’s, the top-selling natural brand of soaps in North America and producer of a range of organic body care and food products. He is a grandson of company founder, Emanuel Bronner, and a fifth-generation soap-maker. Under David and his brother Michael’s leadership, the brand has grown from $4 million in 1998 to over $190 million in annual revenue in 2020.
Resources Mentioned
Honor Thy label: Dr. Bronner's Unconventional Journey to a Clean, Green, and Ethical Supply Chain
https://www.amazon.com/Honor-Thy-Label-Bronners-Unconventional/dp/0593087410
Connect with Dr. Bronner’s
Website https://www.drbronner.com
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/DrBronner
Instagram https://www.drbronner.com
Twitter https://twitter.com/DrBronner
The single biggest thing each person can do to reduce carbon emissions is to reduce the amount of meat and dairy they consume. Though food alone can’t stop climate change, the data is clear: we can’t save the earth without changing our eating habits.
Through The Planetarian Life, Maggy Keet is on a mission to empower people to take daily action on climate change through the food choices you make. The Planetarian Life makes it easy for everyone, from committed vegan to curious omnivore, to cook nourishing meals that are simple, sustainable, and delicious.
For anyone looking to make healthier food choices for you and the planet, this episode will help you to see that it’s really not as hard as you might think it is, that you don’t have to be defined by terms like vegetarian and vegan and that even small daily choices can help to make a big impact.
About Maggy
Maggy Keet is an avid home cook, and nearly ten years ago she started her journey to what she used to call “vagueanisn” (vaguely vegan). Over the last decade, Maggy’s reasons for eating mostly plant-based have evolved. It began with personal health and well-being, but as the impact of big ag farming and meat production has become unsettlingly clear, she realized that this way of living and eating was imperative for the planet. That’s when “Planetarian” was born: a diet that’s good for you, and good for the planet.
Connect With Maggy
Website https://planetarianlife.com
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/planetarianlife
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/planetarianlife/
Fear is something we have all experienced in our lives, an elevated heart rate, tears, sweaty palms, a heightened sense of awareness, but most of us have no idea what it’s like to live with constant fear. Today’s guest, Dr. Alisha Moreland-Capuia, believes that chronic fear is trauma and that there is a relationship between fear and trauma and fear and racism.
Like COVID-19, Racism is very much a pandemic. Dr. Moreland-Capuia believes the same systemic action we have taken to address the pandemic can also be used to address systemic racism. She believes that we cannot just be allies in the fight against racism, we must be accomplices and today she is helping us all better understand what we can do individually, with your families and within our communities to be a part of the solution.
About Dr. Moreland-Capuia
Alisha Moreland-Capuia, MD, is a community psychiatrist who works at the intersection of trauma, addiction, and mental health. Her core mission in life is to do good, serve others, and reduce human suffering. At McLean, Dr. Moreland-Capuia is the director of Trauma-Informed Treatment, Consultation, and Outreach for the Division of Depression and Anxiety Disorders and the associate medical director at the Hill Center for Women.
Through her research, Dr. Moreland-Capuia explores how systems recognize, manage, and move away from trauma. Drawing on her expertise in global health, trauma, addiction, and system development and change, Dr. Moreland-Capuia’s research seeks to reduce unnecessary human suffering. She also hopes to contribute to an increased understanding of the impact of trauma on brain development and the overall risk for mental illness and how trauma shows up in systems.
Dr. Moreland-Capuia’s work builds on her experience training organizations, educators, government officials, and others in trauma-informed organizational change. This training explains the impact of trauma on individuals, populations, and systems. It also instructs organizations on ways they can change to best serve those who have been affected by trauma. Her approach is presented in her book, “Training for Change: Transforming Systems to be Trauma-Informed, Culturally Responsive, and Neuroscientifically Focused.”
Have you ever thought about selling your house and most of your belongings, putting the important stuff in storage, packing up your life into a few small suitcases and traveling the world? For the past 5 years, that is exactly what Michelle Schomp, her husband Jake, and their two young children have been doing. In that time they’ve covered every continent, more than 50 countries and had more adventures that some will have in a lifetime.
The goal of this podcast is to share stories of people doing bold, innovative things, and Michelle’s family’s story is that. They are an example of how we can break down the social norms around jobs, school and even traveling with children to live a life full of culture, education, adventure and most importantly, quality time with family.
About Michelle
Michelle is a Wife and Mother of 2 young kiddos and is currently traveling the world as an Entrepreneur - giving her the freedom & flexibility to travel. She is passionate about the health & wellbeing of her family and is always looking for and researching safer products and ways to live a healthy, vibrant life!
Connect with Michelle
Website https://www.retiredtoddlers.com
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/michelleschomp/
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/RetiredToddlers
Confidence. It’s a big word, and it’s something that a lot of people lack, especially young girls. Somewhere between the ages of 11 and 14, girls go from believing they can be anything and do anything to struggling with self-doubt, insecurity, and self-criticism. When Jilyne Jarvis reflected on her career as an NCAA and US Ski team athlete, she wished that she had more female mentors to encourage, guide, support and inspire her to have confidence. It was then in coaching young girls that Jilyne saw the true need for confidence-building and mentorship for girls in sports, so she decided to do something about it. The result, ZGirls, a national program that supports the mental development of girls ages 11-16 by equipping them with the tools and perspective they need to be confident, centered, and courageous.
Regardless of whether or not you are a woman or a girl, the content of this episode is so important. We all deserve to feel confident in ourselves at every age, and ZGirls is doing amazing things to help girls achieve the confidence they all deserve
About Jilyne
Jilyne is the co-founder and Executive Director of ZGirls. ZGiRLS creates a world where girls and women live with ZERO limitations! We do this by equipping girls with the tools and perspective they need to be confident, centered, and courageous. Jilyne is also a four-year NCAA athlete & seven-time NCAA All-American. She is also an alum of the U.S. Ski Team
Connect with ZGirls
Website https://www.zgirls.org
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/gozgirls/
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/GoZGirls/
Twitter https://twitter.com/gozgirls
Bodegas are the lifelines of New York City. They are community spaces and grocery stores. They often serve as a primary food source, and they are accessible to all. It’s a fact that plant-based eating is healthier for you and the planet, yet access to healthy, sustainable, plant-based food is limited, if not impossible for many people.
Nil Zacharias is doing something to change that. Nil saw bodegas as an opportunity to make plant-based eating easier and more accessible. The result, Plantega, a community-powered food system that not only creates greater access and exposure to plant-based foods, but also creates an additional revenue stream for the bodega owners.
Nil is an entrepreneur, author of the Eat For The Planet books and host of the Eat for the Plant Podcast. He has spent the past 10 years focused on the intersection of food and sustainability and is passionate about bringing about change to our food system for the health of people and the planet.
About Nil
Nil is an entrepreneur, advisor, author, and podcaster who has spent the past 10 years focused on the intersection of food and sustainability. He hosts the Eat For the Planet Podcast and co-authored the Eat For the Planet books. Nil also heads Food Systems Innovation at EFFECT Partners, is co-founder of Plantega, Spire, 8020Plants, and previously founded and ran the media platform One Green Planet. Prior to focusing on food systems change, Nil worked in the media and technology space for a decade and started his career as a lawyer in Bombay, India.
Connect with Nil
Plantega Website https://eatplantega.com
Instagram https://eatplantega.com
Twitter https://twitter.com/eatplantega
Eat For The Planet Website https://eftp.co
Eat For The Planet Podcast https://eftp.co/podcast
It’s the goal of today’s guest to make the impossible, not impossible. Mick Ebeling believes that we can overcome any obstacle; with engineering, technology, willpower the right people and a lot of elbow grease.
Mick is the founder of Not Impossible, an award-winning social innovation lab and production company that was founded on the principle of technology for the sake of humanity. Not Impossible takes on the challenge of an individual in need, they find a solution and then scale it to help people everywhere. Mick’s resumé of awards recognition for his innovative work is too long to list. Chances are if there’s an award for innovation, he’s won it.
I’m pretty sure if there was a photo of someone next to the words innovator and positive changemaker in the dictionary, you would find Mick. He embodies those words in every way possible, and to say you will be inspired by his story and his work is an understatement.
Questions
Film and tv producer by trade
Origin story of Not impossible labs
Eye writer- 2010 best innovations by time
Project Daniel
ENGINEERS
HACKERS
ENTREPRENEURS
TECHNOLOGISTS
STORYTELLERS
ARTISTS
Tackling the world’s Absurdities
Help one, help many
Takes on challenges of an individual in need, finds a solution and then scales it to help people everywhere.
Open source
COVID...Current projects- Food insecurity/hunger
• Mobile technology to give people access to food- Bento
• Data-driven, frictionless
• Solution is already in our hands 96% have access to a mobile phone
Hunger not impossible
Vaccine not-impossible (1 in 5 kids don’t have access to vaccines, 1.5 million die every year from a vaccine preventable death)- too hard to get to the health center, partnership wth pzier
Project Cody- (CODI)
Music-not impossible, music for the deaf and heard of hearing
Build not impossible-mobile maker space, engineering principles, etc. (Yida, refugee camp)
The Not Impossible Awards recognize people and companies committed to creating technology for the sake of humanity. These teams transform people’s lives by addressing human absurdities and fixing design flaws in the world around us. To that end, they create never-been-built solutions that respect people’s humanity, enable their independence, and enrich their experience in the world.
The Not Impossible Foundation is a corporate foundation (501c3) that supports the efforts of others that are doing their part to make the impossible, not impossible.
About Mick
Recently named by Fortune Magazine as one of the Top 50 World's Greatest Leaders , a recipient of the Muhammad Ali Humanitarian of the Year Award and listed as one of the world's most influential creative people by The Creativity 50's, Mick Ebeling has sparked a movement of pragmatic, inspirational innovation. As a career producer and filmmaker and now founder and CEO of Not Impossible, Ebeling harvests the power of technology and story to change the world.
Ebeling founded Not Impossible, a multiple award-winning social innovation lab and production company, on the premise that nothing is impossible. His mantra of "commit, then figure it out" allows him to convene a disparate team of hackers, doers, makers and thinkers to create devices that better the world by bringing accessibility for all. Working with a wide array of Fortune 500 companies, Ebeling not only pushes the bar on innovation, he also shares the emotionally resonating story of doing so.
Ebeling's book, Not Impossible: The Art and Joy of Doing What Couldn't Be Done, recounts the life experiences that led to the founding of Not Impossible. Published in a multitude of languages, the book was hailed as "a unique and inspiring tale of brave abandon" by Nicholas Negroponte.
Named one of Wired's 'Agents of Change', a two-time SXSW innovation of the year award winner, a two-time Tribeca Disruptor innovation winner, a fellow with The Nantucket Project, and recipient of every major creative and advertising award, Ebeling is on a mission to provide "Technology for the Sake of Humanity."
What if I told you the shoes and clothing that you no longer want don’t have to go to waste? What if those shoes could provide relief and create jobs? What if they could empower people to break the cycle of poverty? What if you could turn shoes and clothing into opportunity?
That is the work of Soles4Souls and of today’s guest, Buddy Teaster. Since 2006, Soles4Souls has distributed more than 51 million pairs of shoes to 127 countries and all 50 U.S. states. Not only do they donate shoes to those in need, but they also help people launch and sustain their own small business selling donated shoes and clothing.
Buddy is a passionate entrepreneur showing the world how social enterprise can be used to make the world a better place.
About Buddy
Since 2012, Buddy has been president and CEO of Soles4Souls, the largest not-for-profit shoe and apparel social enterprise in the US. He has helped rebuild the board, expand partnerships, and extend Soles4Souls’ global reach while doubling down on the mission of disrupting the cycle of poverty. Buddy was named to the National Retail Federation Foundation’s 2018 List of People Shaping Retail’s Future. Prior to Soles4Souls, he served as Chief Network Officer for the Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO), a non-profit organization committed to developing better leaders through education and idea exchange. His extensive speaking experience includes topics ranging from leadership and philanthropy to managing excess inventory and social enterprise. Buddy, a committed ultra-runner, has completed nearly seventy ultra-marathons. He and his wife Becca have been married since 1992 and have two delightful daughters and two semi-okay dogs.
Connect with Soles4Souls
Website https://soles4souls.org
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/soles4souls
Twitter https://twitter.com/soles4souls
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Soles4Souls/
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/soles4souls-inc-/
Coral reefs cover less than 0.1% of the Earth’s surface, yet are estimated to support greater than 25% of marine biodiversity. Due to both human influences and global climatic changes, the structure and function of reef ecosystems are being altered.
My guest, Brian Zgliczynski is a PhD marine biologist at Scripps Institute of Oceanography and a coordinator of the 100 Island Challenge. Brian and his team study coral reefs around the world in order to understand how reefs are structured, how they change over time, and how they can be managed and protected in the face of global change
Before this interview I knew very little about coral reefs but thanks to Brian my eyes have been opened to why it is so crucial that we protect and preserve these most vital underwater ecosystems.
About Brian
Brian is a marine ecologist with interests in coral reef ecosystems and fisheries ecology. His research is motivated by a desire to understand how human activities and biophysical forces influence the structure and function of coral reef communities. Brian completed his Ph.D., at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography (2015) where he examined the effects of fisheries exploitation and oceanographic productivity on reef fish assemblages from the central Pacific. Brian is currently working as Project Coordinator of the 100 Island Challenge project.
Connect with Brian’s Work
100 Island Challenge https://100islandchallenge.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/100islandchallenge/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/100islchallenge
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR6xc-3SFGmqdYthU8VrgsQ
Instagram: https://100islandchallenge.org
Email Brian: bzgliczy@ucsd.edu
Have you ever asked yourself these hard questions...What do you really, really want in your life? What matters most to you? These are the questions you will find in the Life Brief. The Life Brief is the creation of Bonnie Wan. It’s a practice that helps you uncover what you really want in life in order to live with intention, creativity and joy.
In 2010, during a crisis of meaning, Bonnie took her professional experience as a creative strategist and wrote a creative brief for her life. The resulting Life Brief not only saved her marriage and took her family down a new and exciting path, but it was also the beginning of her work to help others evaluate their lives to find the things they desired most.
When my friend Erin introduced me to Bonnie and to The Life Brief, I knew I needed to have Bonnie on the show. Her energy is palpable, her boldness admirable and The Life Brief is without a doubt an exercise that everyone should explore.
About Bonnie
Bonnie Wan is creator, speaker, and author of The Life Brief, a practice that helps people live with intention and imagination. As Partner and Head of Brand Strategy at Goodby Silverstein & Partners, Bonnie has spent almost three decades building brands for clients like Nest, Comcast, Adobe, HP, and BMW. Her creative work also includes innovative, award-winning campaigns fighting child sex trafficking, racial justice, gender inequality, cyberbullying, and college-campus rape. In 2010, during a crisis of meaning, she wrote a creative brief for her life and The Life Brief was born. The resulting Life Brief not only saved her marriage but kicked off ten years of family adventure filled with unexpected twists and unimaginable gifts. Today, Bonnie teaches others how to get clear and then creative about living their best lives through her Life Brief Workbook, workshops, retreats, and keynote talks.
Bonnie is featured in the documentary film, The Big Flip which chronicles four breadwinning moms and their stay-at-home husbands. She has appeared in Jeff Goodby and Rich Silverstein’s Masterclass on Advertising and Creativity, Katie Couric’s Katie show as well as HuffPost Live. She lives with her husband, four kids, and Charlie the dog.
Connect With Bonnie
Website https://thelifebrief.com
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/livingthelifebrief/
Each year in the US, Approximately 17 million tons of textile waste are placed into landfills and Scott Hamlin is on a mission to change that. Scott is the founder of Looptworks, a Portland, Oregon based company that re-purposes and upcycles abandoned, pre-consumer and post-consumer materials into limited edition products. Their end goal: zero waste.
From leather airplane seats, to NBA jerseys and Patagonia fly fishing waders, Lootpworks takes these unwanted products and materials and transforms them into something new, useful and incredibly unique. And, in the process they limit the use of natural resources and reduce carbon emissions.
In this episode, Scott will share with you easy ways to reduce your consumption and make more sustainable choices.
About Scott Hamlin
Scott Hamlin is the founder and CEO of Looptworks, a certified B corporation and mission-driven brand that gives new, higher-value life to excess textile materials in pursuit of circularity.
With industry experience at Adidas AG, Jockey International and Royal Robbins, Hamlin is considered a thought leader on the circular economy. His passion is focused on re-imagining product creation with a focus on zero waste and closed-loop manufacturing methods. By re-using the world's pre and post-consumer excess, the Portland, Oregon-based brand aims to eliminate global textile waste, while inspiring people to reduce their impact on the planet.
Hamlin was recognized for his work in the area of sustainable capitalism and was selected to participate on a panel with former Vice President and Nobel Peace Laureate, Al Gore as a pioneer of sustainable industries. He has served as the keynote speaker at Temple University’s Social Entrepreneurship Conference, as well as speaking engagements at Harvard University, The Green Biz Forum, Sustainable Brands, and many other universities and business conferences both in the US and internationally.
Connect with Scott
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-hamlin-b989415/
Website https://www.looptworks.com
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Looptworks
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/looptworks/
Twitter https://twitter.com/looptworks
Never have the stakes been higher. We are facing an environmental crisis,... climate change, soil degradation, plastic pollution and loss of biodiversity.
While business is often at the root of these problems, it can also be a part of the solution. Today I am talking with Richard Yelland and Jeremy Black, producers of the documentary, Seeding Change.
Richard, a highly accomplished filmmaker and Jeremy, a co-founder of Sambazon, set out to tell the story of Sambazon and their journey over the last 20 years as an organic, fair-trade Acai company. Along the way, they realized there was a bigger story to tell, that of how triple bottom line businesses like Sambazon, are making a positive impact in the world.
Today we’re talking about all that lead up to the film Seeding Change and, of course, the film itself and its mission to educate consumers on how we can all help save the world one purchase at a time.
About Richard Yelland
Richard Yelland is an Emmy® Award-nominated director and award-winning filmmaker. Powerful visuals and strong performances are a trademark of his projects for Nike, HISTORY, Surfrider Foundation, Sambazon & Outside Television. “Richard is a fantastic filmmaker,” said Oscar® nominee Morgan Spurlock.
Richard's documentary film "Floating: The Nathan Gocke Story", was ‘Emerging Documentary' winner at the 2011 Cannes Film Festival. His next film, 12 Miles North: The Nick Gabaldon Story, presented by Nike, tells the story of the first documented African American surfer and is “Unlike any surf film you've ever seen,” according to ESPN. 12 Miles North was a 2014 Webby Award winner and inspired Santa Monica's annual Nick Gabaldon Day.
"Sine Qua Non: The Psychology of Big Wave Surfing with Greg Long", Richard's following effort, was an official selection at the Maui Film Festival and winner at the 2014 BLUE Ocean Film Festival.
His latest feature, "The Long Way Back" documents the addiction that nearly killed Todd ‘Z Man' Zalkins after the overdose of his longtime friend and Sublime frontman, Bradley Nowell. A Best Documentary winner at The Phoenix Film Festival, The "Long Way Back" received exclusive coverage in Rolling Stone and global distribution from The Orchard (SONY).
Richard received his Emmy nomination for “Pool,” a PSA he wrote and directed for the Life Rolls On Foundation featuring wheelchair "pool skater" Darwin Holmes.
About Jeremy Black
Jeremy Black is a co-founder of Sambazon Acai. Taking the leap from a successful career as a financial planner, Jeremy joined brother Ryan Black (CEO) and friend Ed Nichols in early 2000 to introduce açaí to the U.S.market. In addition to helping create global awareness and demand for an unknown fruit, the team pioneered a sustainable business model in the Amazon to import organic, fair-trade superfoods.
Jeremy was a key player in Sambazon’s rapid growth from a startup to a $100+ Million dollar global brand. From meager beginnings of one product at a handful of juice bars around Southern California, Jeremy spearheaded the development of the brand, the products, and the marketing for a full portfolio of products in frozen, juice, energy, and supplement categories that are now sold in health food stores, juice bars and conventional grocery stores across the globe. Over the past 17 years, Jeremy helped the Sambazon team create an entirely new category in the natural foods category and a business that creates positive socio-economic and environmental change.
As an avid surfer, yogi and snowboarder, Sambazon has become a way of life for Jeremy, providing organic energy for worldwide travels and active pursuits.
Resources Mentioned
Toolkit https://www.seedingchangefilm.com/take-action
Connect with the Filmmakers
The Film https://www.seedingchangefilm.com
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/seedingchangefilm/
Is there a birthday cake from your childhood that stands out in your memory? For me, it was the cake I had with a barbie and the cake skirt around her. Mine was pink and my twin sister’s was purple. As a parent, I can confirm that birthdays are a huge part of a child’s life, yet sadly there are hundreds of thousands of children whose birthdays go uncelebrated each year.
Jaime Lehman was shocked and saddened when she learned that her friend had never had a birthday cake and in that moment the idea of For Goodness Cakes was born. For Goodness cakes is a network of volunteers who bake and deliver birthday and graduation cakes to at-risk and disadvantaged youth all across the country. Their mission is to celebrate these youth and give them a much-needed pause and escape from the increasing pressures of their situation. Since January of 2016, For Goodness Cakes has brought joy and celebration to the lives of over 5000 children through their cakes.
About Jaime
Jaime is the Founder and Executive Director of For Goodness Cakes. Her favorite cookbooks include Alice Water’s The Art of Simple Food and Donia Bijan’s Maman’s Homesick Pie: A Persian Heart in an American Kitchen, both of whose authors helped to inspire a deep love of cooking for others.
Connect with For Goodness Cakes
Website https://www.forgoodnesscakes.org
Instagram https://www.forgoodnesscakes.org
Twitter https://twitter.com/FGC_org
Facebook https://facebook.com/forgoodnesscakesinc
We live in a world where we are bombarded with fad diets and food recommendations that, quite frankly, lack the science to back them up. Every diet claims to be the “best” and the healthiest, and it’s impossible as consumers not to be overwhelmed and confused.
Today’s guest, Simon Hill, is a master at breaking down that confusion. Simon is a nutritionist, physiotherapist, and the host of the top-rated Podcast, Plant Proof. On the show, he interviews doctors, athletes, climate change experts, and other people who are all united by a shared passion for a plant-based lifestyle. What I appreciate about Simon is his commitment to sharing evidence-based nutrition advice that is easily digestible to anyone, science background or not.
In his new book, The Proof is in The Plants, Simon clears up the confusion around what we should be eating by providing unbiased, agenda-free scientific data. Most importantly, he shares the practical steps we can take to make better food choices for our health and the health of the planet.
About Simon
Simon Hill is a Physiotherapist and Nutritionist who is passionate about making nutritional information simple and accessible so that people can make informed decisions about the food they feed themselves and their families. In 2008, Simon completed a Bachelor of Physiotherapy and immediately began working as a Sports Physiotherapist in Melbourne both at a leading private practice and with professional AFL & VFL footballers.
Over the years, however, Simon became increasingly curious about the role nutrition played in nourishing the body and preventing disease. By using his research skills developed during his honours degree, Simon dove deep into the available literature on nutrition & disease and soon became fascinated by the vast evidence out there that proved that simple lifestyle changes could help people prevent and sometimes even reverse many of the leading chronic diseases that plague the western world today. Concerned with the fact that this information was not reaching people but was instead getting lost amidst the myriad of marketing ploys pushed by industries that were more interested in profits than the health and general well-being of the public, Simon shifted gears in his career undertaking a Plant-Based Nutrition Certificate and a Masters in Nutrition.
During this time, he set up plantproof.com and began hosting world-renowned doctors and public figures, such as Neurologist's Dean & Ayesha Sherzai, MD, Dr Will Bulsiewicz, MD, Dr David Katz, MD, Environmental Researcher Nicholas Carter, Climate Scientist Dr. Jonathon Foley and Ultra-Athlete Rich Roll on the Plant Proof podcast.
Over the course of the past decade, Simon’s mission has become clearer and clearer. Most of the time nutrition is spoken about in isolation from other major world issues, despite an enormous degree of interconnectedness. Just as our food system is a human health issue it is also a human and animal rights issue. Just as climate change is a planetary health issue, it is a human rights issue.
Through the Plant Proof channels, Simon’s hope is that more of us will work together to create a more equitable, beautiful, and peaceful world. Something we are proud of today, and something future generations continue to enjoy. And this starts with becoming more connected, more informed, more mindful, and more conscious.
Connect with Simon
Website https://plantproof.com
The Proof is in The Plants Book https://plantproof.com/book
Podcast https://plantproof.com/all-podcasts
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/plant_proof/
Twitter https://twitter.com/Plant_proof
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/plantproofnutrition/
Many of us have found ourselves at a place that feels like rock bottom, a place where we feel beaten down and broken and ready to throw in the towel. In 2017, at the very top of her sport, Hillary Allen was competing in Norway at the Tromso Sky running race when she fell 150 feet off an exposed mountain side, breaking her ribs, both wrists and feet, suffering a concussion and too many other bumps and bruises to count. In that moment, HIllary went from being at the top of her sport as a competitive runner to her literal and figurative rock bottom.
In her new book, Out and Back: A Runner’s Story of Survival Against All Odds, Hillary is sharing her journey to finding strength, healing and hope during her recovery from that near-fatal accident. Her story is an inspiration to anyone who has been at rock bottom and has worked to rebuild their life and find the something better.
About Hillary
Hillary’s career as an endurance athlete has not been straightforward. Through injury, setbacks, and unexpected challenges, Hillary’s had to re-think what she considers impossible. Early in her career, Hillary earned the nickname “Hillygoat” when she proved her ability to run fast on steep, technical mountain terrain – a style of running known as Skyrunning. Since then, she has raced all over the world, racking up wins and course records, establishing herself as one of the best mountain ultra runners in the world. In 2017 she had a life-threatening accident, where she fell 150 feet off of a ridge-line during a Skyrace in Tromsø, Norway. She was told she would never run again. After several years of rehab and recovery, Hillary made a full recovery and returned to elite-level racing, racing some of her longest and most challenging events post-accident. She maintains the belief that ‘your best athletic days are ahead of you if you’re willing to work hard for what you love. Hillary also studies and teaches science, using her master's degree in neuroscience and physiology, and structural biology. She is also a trail running coach and a gravel cyclist.
Connect with Hillary
Website https://hillaryallen.com
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hillygoat_climbs/
The Book- Out and Back: A Runner’s Story of Survival and Recovery Against All Odds
https://hillaryallen.com/out-and-back-a-runners-story-of-survival-and-recovery-against-all-odds/
Maybe it’s just me, but does anyone else feel like manners and common courtesy have been thrown to the wolves? I mean literally, people behave like wolves. In this past year I’ve witnessed the worst of people..rude, inconsiderate, selfish and sometimes just plain despicable. I truly believe the world is a better place when all people show respect, kindness and consideration, and there is no better person to dig into this topic than Lizzie Post.
Lizzie is the great-great-granddaughter of Emily Post and a co-president of the Emily Post Institute. She is also the co-host of the Awesome Etiquette podcast. I grew up with Emily’s Post’s book of Etiquette sitting on a table in our living room and while my mom never made me read the book cover to cover, the contents were communicated and good manners were non-negotiable.
Lizzie and I are talking about modern manners and the ways in which we can handle ourselves with consideration, respect, and honesty.
About Lizzie
Lizzie is the great-great-granddaughter of Emily Post, author of Higher Etiquette, and co-author of Emily Post’s Etiquette 19th edition as well as Emily Post’s Wedding Etiquette 6th edition, and The Etiquette Advantage in Business 3rd edition. She is a co-president of the Emily Post Institute as well as a co-host of the Awesome Etiquette podcast (now in its fifth year), a weekly Q&A show that explores the topic of etiquette through the lens of consideration, respect, and honesty. Lizzie does speaking engagements across the country sharing advice about lifestyle and wedding etiquette. She has worked as a spokesperson for brands including Bank of America, American Express Platinum, AirBnB, and Marshalls. She has held columns with Good Housekeeping, Women’s Running, Houzz.com, The Farmhouse Movement, and Broccoli Magazine. Lizzie offers a fresh, relatable, perspective with an engaging voice.
She delights in encouraging the individual to stand up for personal boundaries while respecting others. Lizzie enjoys tackling etiquette’s taboo topics with the media, making her a popular source. Her interviews include NFL Films, NBC’s The Today Show, Katie, Fox & Friends, Live with Kelly and Michael, The Gayle King Show, The Wendy Williams Show, Slate, Refinery29, Vanity Fair, Time Magazine, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, The Chicago Tribune, Harper’s Bazaar, Travel & Leisure, Glamour, Cosmopolitan, The Huffington Post and more.
Lizzie Post holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Art Education from The University of Vermont and currently lives in her native Vermont.
Resources Mentioned
The Rituals of Dinner https://www.amazon.com/Rituals-Dinner-Margaret-Visser/dp/0140170790
Higher Etiquette
Connect With Lizzie
Website https://emilypost.com
The Podcast https://emilypost.com
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/emilypostinstitute/
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/emilypostinstitute/?ref=ts
Twitter https://twitter.com/EmilyPostInst
Today’s guest is Dr. Marion Nestle. Marion is a consumer advocate, nutritionist, award-winning author, and academic who specializes in the politics of food and dietary choice. Her most recent book, “Let’s Ask Marion”, breaks down what you need to know about the politics of food, nutrition, and health.
Marion believes that the three largest health nutrition problems facing our world today are hunger, obesity, and climate change and that they are all, in part, due to dysfunctional food systems.
Marion advocates that we must understand, confront, and counter the political forces that created these problems in order to end them.
This episode will open your eyes to the impact of food politics on our communities and families, our health, and our environment.
About Marion
Marion Nestle is Paulette Goddard Professor of Nutrition, Food Studies, and Public Health, Emerita, at New York University, in the department she chaired from 1988-2003 and from which she retired in September 2017. She is also Visiting Professor of Nutritional Sciences at Cornell. She holds honorary degrees from Transylvania University in Kentucky and the Macaulay Honors College of the City University of New York.
She earned a Ph.D. in molecular biology and an M.P.H. in public health nutrition from the University of California, Berkeley. Previous faculty positions were at Brandeis University and the UCSF School of Medicine. From 1986-88, she was senior nutrition policy advisor in the Department of Health and Human Services and editor of the 1988 Surgeon General’s Report on Nutrition and Health. Her research and writing examine scientific and socioeconomic influences on food choice and its consequences, emphasizing the role of food industry marketing.
She is the author of six prize-winning books: Food Politics: How the Food Industry Influences Nutrition and Health (2002); Safe Food: The Politics of Food Safety (2003); What to Eat (2006); Why Calories Count: From Science to Politics, with Dr. Malden Nesheim (2012); Eat, Drink Vote: An Illustrated Guide to Food Politics (2013); and Soda Politics: Taking on Big Soda (and Winning) in 2015. She also has written two books about pet food, Pet Food Politics: The Chihuahua in the Coal Mine (2008) and Feed Your Pet Right in 2010 (also with Dr. Nesheim). She published Unsavory Truth: How Food Companies Skew the Science of What We Eat, in 2018 (and its Portuguese translation in 2019). Her most recent book, with Kerry Trueman, Let's Ask Marion: What You Need to Know about the Politics of Food, Nutrition, and Health, was published in September 2020.
From 2008 to 2013, she wrote a monthly Food Matters column for the San Francisco Chronicle food section. She blogs daily (almost) at www.foodpolitics.com. Her Twitter account, @marionnestle, has been named among the top 10 in health and science by Time Magazine, Science Magazine, and The Guardian, and has more than 144,000 followers.
Resources Mentioned
Marion’s Books https://www.foodpolitics.com/books/
Connect with Marion
Website https://www.foodpolitics.com
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/marion.nestle
Twitter https://twitter.com/marionnestle
The past year has tested us all mentally and emotionally. Depression, anxiety and overwhelm are all too common, and many of us have no idea how to begin to dig ourselves out of these feelings. I am hoping this episode will give you a start.
I am talking with Dr. Sasha Heinz, a PhD developmental psychologist and life coach. Sasha is an expert in positive psychology, behavioral change, and the science of getting unstuck.
Dr. Heinz has an impressive resume with a BA from Harvard, a PhD in development psychology from Columbia and a master’s in applied positive psychology from the University of Pennsylvania. She was also one of the first 33 people in history to receive a degree in Positive Psychology.
In today’s conversation we’re talking about the challenges of the past year, and more importantly, Sasha is sharing the tools and mindset we can all use to help us survive and find confidence, gratitude and happiness in these most challenging of times.
About Sasha
Sasha Heinz, Ph.D., MAPP, a developmental psychologist and life coach, is an expert in positive psychology, lasting behavioral change, and the science of getting unstuck. In her private coaching practice, she teaches clients the tools to change their lives for good. Heinz received her BA from Harvard, her PhD in development psychology from Columbia, and her master’s in applied positive psychology from the University of Pennsylvania, where she also served as a faculty member.
Resources Mentioned
Boost Your Gratitude Quotient Starter Kit https://drsashaheinz.pages.ontraport.net/mindwareupdates
Connect with Sasha
Website https://drsashaheinz.com
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/drsashaheinz/
Email hello@drsashaheinz.com
Being a changemaker is not easy. It involves rejecting the status quo and opening the eyes of the world to something new, something different, and, ideally, something better. Today’s guest, Stephen Gates, is no stranger to bringing about positive change. With over 20 years of working in the design world, Stephen has an impressive resume of founding, building, and leading world-class design teams. He has partnered with and designed for some of the world’s most innovative companies including Amazon, Google, Apple, Nike, and Starwood Hotels to name just a few. And Stephen currently serves as the SVP of Omni-channel product design for Weight Watchers.
Stephen is a self-proclaimed Crazy One, and this is a title we will definitely be discussing as it happens to be the name of his award-winning podcast on which he shares actionable insights on topics like creativity, leadership, and building your career, and, of course, innovation. I’m not going to waste any more time talking about him, let’s talk with him, here it is, my interview with Stephen Gates.
About Stephen Gates
Global design leader building world-class organizations that integrate human-centered methods to drive a long-term vision and near-term business impact. Stephen is the son of a Creative Director with 20+ years of experience creating work grounded in research and data and executed with human-centered methodologies to create the strategies, concepts, and executions of award-winning integrated global advertising campaigns, and multiple global Fortune 100 brands, and innovative digital experiences.
Stephen currently works as the SVP of Omni-channel product design for WW and has built deep and broad experience by working with, teaching, coaching, and learning from executives, design, product, and engineering teams at Amazon, Google, Verizon, Apple, Nike, Bank of America, Rolls Royce, The Home Depot, IDEO, HSBC, EY Partners, Frog Design, NASA, and many more. He has also worked at McCann Erickson, Citi, and Starwood Hotels with clients like American Airlines, W Hotels, Disney, ExxonMobil, Acura, Citi, Nationwide Insurance, Verizon, Subaru, and more.
Stephen hosts The Crazy One podcast and gives keynotes at events worldwide to share honest and actionable insights on topics like creativity, leadership, building your career, and more. The 100+ episodes of the podcast have won multiple awards, including a 2020 Webby Award Honoree for Best Technology Podcast and a 5 star average review in every global iTunes Store.
Resources Mentioned
This Might Get Me Fired https://www.amazon.com/This-Might-Get-Fired-Entrepreneurial-ebook/dp/B07C9S9DBJ
I Dare You to Care https://www.amazon.com/Dare-You-Care-Intelligence-Remarkable/dp/1643072587
The amazing design people List
https://www.adplist.org
Connect with Stephen
Website http://stephengates.com
Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/stepdgat/
Instagram http://stephengates.com
When I started this podcast I made a wish list of guests, and today I couldn’t be more excited to bring a wish to life and have Lindsay Dahl on the show.
You may know Lindsay from her role at Beautycounter as the SVP of Social Mission. In this very big role, she oversees safety, sustainability, quality, advocacy, and giving. Lindsay has a long and impressive history working as a consumer safety advocate that includes the passage of more than a dozen health-protective laws at the state and federal levels and the nation's first ban on BPA from baby bottles. Lindsay’s work as an advocate and educator reaches far beyond her day job. Through her website Lindsaydahl.com and her Instagram account, Lindsay shares science-based consumer safety guides, safer beauty products and how to find safer products for your home. Lindsay is one of my go-to-resources for all things health and safety, and I am beyond thrilled to have her as a guest.
About Lindsay
Lindsay Dahl is Beautycounter’s SVP of Social Mission, where she leads the safety, sustainability, quality, advocacy and giving teams. A nationally recognized leader, Lindsay has been working for over 15 years to remove toxic chemicals from the products we use every day. Working at the intersection of activism, product safety, and sustainability, Lindsay takes a comprehensive approach to integrate social impact into everything we do at Beautycounter.
Prior to joining the Beautycounter team, Lindsay spearheaded the passage of more than a dozen health-protective laws at the state and federal levels, including the nation’s first ban on the toxic chemical BPA from baby bottles and other landmark laws on chemicals like flame retardants, mercury, and phthalates. In addition, Lindsay created a nationally acclaimed program—Mind the Store—to encourage top retailers to remove toxic chemicals from products. This initiative led to comprehensive health-protective policies from Fortune 500 companies such as Target, Wal-Mart, CVS, The Home Depot, and Best Buy.
While working in DC, Lindsay was the Deputy Director of Safer Chemicals, Healthy Families, the country’s largest coalition working to update federal laws on toxic chemicals. Lindsay was also the lead strategist for a grassroots movement that ultimately led to the overhaul of toxic chemical regulations, the first since 1976.
Resources Mentioned
PubMed https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Beautycounter www.beautycounter.com
There is something I find especially inspiring about craftsmen taking scraps or something considered as waste and making it into a beautiful, highly-desired product. That is exactly the work of Luke Mathers and Truce Designs.
Luke first learned to sew industrial-grade fabrics while repairing sails and making boat covers. It was in that job that he discovered the scrap bin and the opportunity to reuse unwanted materials to make bags for his friends and family. Luke’s belief in environmentally responsible design and manufacturing led him to create Truce Designs.
Today we are talking about how he takes old sails, scraps of wetsuit fabric, and other high-performance materials and makes them into incredibly durable duffle bags, backpacks, messenger bags, and Dopp kits. Each textile Luke uses has a history, and a story to tell. Some have spent years voyaging open waters, other fabrics are repurposed from the factory floor.
Be sure to listen to the entire episode because Luke and I have something up our sleeves that you don’t want to miss hearing about.
About Luke and Truce Designs
Luke learned to sew industrial-grade fabrics while repairing sails and making boat covers at North Sails Oregon. There he discovered the loft’s scrap bin, his first source of materials for crafting bags and accessories for his friends and family. Luke’s belief in environmentally responsible design and manufacturing led him to create Truce, a small collection of high-performance bags crafted from reclaimed materials.
Connect With Luke
Website https://trucedesigns.com
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/trucedesigns/
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xjhd5khlcxY
Imagine a world without litter. That is the mission of today’s guest, Jeff Kirshner, founder of Litterati. Litterati is an app that is empowering individuals to make a significant, measurable impact on the environment. By capturing data through geo-tagged photos of litter, Litterati is able to understand why the litter is on the street and where it is coming from. Litterati is a shining example of how communities are using technology and data to make the world a better place.
When I first spoke with Jeff I was inspired by his passion to make a positive change, and what I find particularly fantastic about Litterati is that it really is about a collective effort across communities. I am a strong believer that we as individuals can take small actions to make a significant impact, and Litterati has shown, without a doubt, how a single person can inspire a community, influence an industry, and change government policies.
About Jeff
Former world backpacker turn bartender, Jeff Kirschner is a serial entrepreneur with a love for storytelling. And when his 4-year-old daughter saw a plastic tub of cat litter in the woods, little did Jeff realize that it would be the spark for creating Litterati - a movement that’s “crowdsource-cleaning” the planet. Litterati has been featured by National Geographic, Rolling Stone, and Forbes, and they are backed by leading Silicon Valley investors, the National Science Foundation, and have been highlighted at TED.
Resources Mentioned
Jeff’s TED Talk https://www.ted.com/talks/jeff_kirschner_this_app_makes_it_fun_to_pick_up_litter?language=en
Connect with Jeff
Website https://www.litterati.org
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/litterati/
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thelitterati/
Twitter https://twitter.com/litterati
In this episode, I am talking with Cody Goldberg, founder and executive director of Harper’s Playground. In 2009, Cody did something very common for a parent of a five-year-old, he took his daughter Harper to a playground. At birth Harper was diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder that affects physical and cognitive development, as a result, Harper was using a wheeled walker. As they approached the playground, her walker got stuck in a mound of wood chips.
At that moment, Cody realized that a place so valuable to childhood development wasn’t welcoming or accessible to his daughter. In what I call a “this or something better moment”, Cody resolved to dedicate his energy to creating playgrounds, where everyone, including kids and families with special needs, could play together. And thus the creation of Harper’s Playground. To date, Harper’s Playground has built or consulted on the creation of eleven inclusive playgrounds in Oregon, Washington, Iowa, and even a playground in Tokyo, Japan.
The work of Harper’s playground goes well beyond play. It’s about connection, community, and inclusivity. In a time when many of us have never felt more isolated, Cody’s story and his passion for bringing people together has never been more important.
About Cody
G Cody QJ Goldberg is a dreamer and a doer. He is the child of bona fide San Francisco hippies and was once babysat by Janis Joplin. He received a BFA in Film/Television studies from New York University’s Tisch School of The Arts. At the age of 30 he “dropped out” to play percussion in a wandering tribal band of gypsies called “La Tribu Cosmica.” During that magical year in Mexico, he filmed a documentary about the group and experience and became fluent in Spanish.
Upon his return, he fell into a 14-year career in brand marketing for Adidas and Red Bull Energy Drink before working up the nerve to pursue his life’s true purpose. Cody speaks of his jump from a corporate career to running the non-profit he launched with his wife, April, in 2010.
Together, they led a movement that designed, funded, and built the first totally inclusive playground in Portland, OR. Their passion project, Harper’s Playground, was featured on NBC’s The TODAY Show and their family had a day named for them by the mayor of Portland for their efforts.
Goldberg reflects on lessons learned while raising $1.2 million in just over two years without an ounce of previous fundraising experience; sharing about collaboration, design, and politics. He weaves lessons learned during his own childhood with dreams of creating a better life for his own children. He often explains the GQ & J in his name, too. Cody, April, daughters Harper and Lennon, and their dog, Millie, make their home in the beautiful Pacific Northwest.
Connect With Cody and Harper’s Playground
Website https://www.harpersplayground.org
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/harpersplayground/
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/harpersplayground/
Email cody@harpersplayground.org
In this episode, I am talking with Anthony Rossi, EVP of Business Development of TerraCycle and Loop. If you’re not familiar with TerraCycle, I’ll make it simple, they are the biggest innovators in the garbage business. TerraCycle reuses, upcycles, and recycles waste instead of landfilling it.
Through their National recycling programs, TerraCycle has diverted millions of pounds of valuable resources from landfills all over the world. From diapers and cigarette buts to energy bar wrappers and contact lenses.
Today, Tony and I are talking about the history of TerraCycle, the Loop shop, and also the work of the TerraCycle Global Foundation whose mission is to help to reduce plastic pollution in emerging countries and communities. This conversation will leave you looking at trash and recycling in a whole new way.
About Tony
Anthony has been with TerraCycle since 2012 when he joined the TerraCycle Canada team in Toronto as a Business Development Manager. Since then, he has worked with TerraCycle and Loop partners in both the B2C and B2B space and has brought in many new international partners. As the EVP of Business Development for both TerraCycle and Loop, Anthony develops the company-wide sales strategy and manages TerraCycle Inc.’s 50+ person global sales. Anthony has 15+ years of business development experience and prior to joining TerraCycle, he worked in Toronto, Dijon, Budapest, and Vienna for some of the world’s largest professional service firms and financial institutions.
Connect with TerraCycle
TerraCycle Website https://www.terracycle.com/en-US/
Loop Store Website https://loopstore.com
TerraCycle on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/terracycle/
Loop Store Instagram https://www.instagram.com/shoploopstore/
Tom Szaky Instagram https://www.instagram.com/tom_szaky/
In this episode, I am talking with Sylvia Baffour. Sylvia is an author, professional speaker, coach, trainer, and a thought leader in the fields of Emotional Intelligence and Leadership.
Her book, I Dare You to Care, focuses on using emotional intelligence skills to inspire, influence, and achieve remarkable growth and is a must-read. HubSpot recently named Sylvia among the Top 15 most influential female motivational speakers alongside Oprah Winfrey and Mel Robbins.
Sylvia and I are talking about emotional intelligence, how we develop it and why it is so important. Syliva shares ways that we can all practice emotional intelligence to be more empathetic and more connected in our personal and professional lives. Sylvia is also sharing the story of her relationship with Maya Angelou, one of the most influential poets, authors, and civil rights activists of our time. If you’ve listened to the podcast before, you know I end each episode with the wise and inspiring words of Dr. Angelou, and I assure you this conversation with Sylvia is sure to inspire you just as her friend and mentor Dr. Angelou inspired so many.
About Sylvia
Sylvia Baffour was born in Ghana, West Africa, and spent much of her upbringing living in 8 countries before she arrived on the shores of the US for college in the mid-1990s. She is the founder and President of Baffour International, a Professional Speaking, Training, and Coaching company focused on helping organizations thrive and succeed with emotionally intelligent strategies.
HubSpot recently named her among the Top 15 female motivational speakers alongside Oprah Winfrey, Mel Robbins, and Iyanla Vanzant. She is a thought leader in the fields of Emotional Intelligence and Leadership and is the author of the newly released book, I Dare You to Care. A book focused on using emotional intelligence skills to inspire, influence, and achieve remarkable growth.
Sylvia is among the most sought-after speakers and professional development trainers and her clients include Fortune 500 companies like Capital One, SAP, Nationwide Insurance, as well as agencies such as the World Bank, the Department of Transportation, and the Department of Defense. In addition to living in several countries around the world, she speaks 5 languages. In 2014, she was ranked among the top 18 speakers at the World Championship of Public Speaking held in Malaysia. A global competition that began with 35,000 contestants from 126 countries.
Connect with Sylvia
Website https://sylviaspeaks.com
Sylvia’s Book, I Dare You To Care https://sylviaspeaks.com/book/
Podcast https://sylviaspeaks.com
Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/sylviabaffour/
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sylviaspeaks/
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SylviaBaffour
In this episode, my guest is Dr. Melissa Mondala, a triple specialist of family medicine, lifestyle medicine, and primary care psychiatry. Dr. Melissa is one of the first and youngest nationally recognized lifestyle medicine fellows, and her passion is educating and empowering people to live a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Melissa believes in treating the underlying cause of disease and teaching transformative healthy lifestyle behaviors through self-empowerment and self-compassion.
I first connected with Dr. Melissa on her Instagram where she shares tips on living a healthy lifestyle, including plant-based recipes. I’ve had a lot of listeners express interest in plant-based eating and the corresponding health benefits, so I am excited to have Dr. Melissa here to share her journey and to talk about the impact of a whole food plant-based diet on disease prevention and reversal.
Resources Mentioned
State of Obesity Report https://www.fightchronicdisease.org/sites/default/files/PFCD%20-%20COVID%20Heat%20Map%20-%20Fact%20Sheet%20FINAL%20DRAFT.pdf
COVID-19 EXPOSES HEALTH SYSTEM FLAWS, RAISES RISK FOR MANY https://www.fightchronicdisease.org/sites/default/files/PFCD%20-%20COVID%20Heat%20Map%20-%20Fact%20Sheet%20FINAL%20DRAFT.pdf
About Dr. Melissa
Dr. Melissa Mondala is a triple specialist in family medicine, lifestyle medicine, and primary care psychiatry. She is one of the first and youngest nationally recognized lifestyle medicine fellows and is a strong community health advocate. She serves as faculty at Loma Linda University Preventive/Lifestyle Medicine Department, which is one of the blue zones for longevity.
She currently sits on the American College of Lifestyle Medicine Board of Directors and is a Diplomate of Lifestyle Medicine. She planted seeds of change in the community through lecturing at local medical school, veg fest, and virtual summits. She has devoted decades of volunteer work in underserved communities in California and internationally. She has been featured in popular media, such as Forbes, Local News outlets, and Social Media. She prioritizes lifestyle modifications to optimize health. Her passion is educating and empowering healthy living and cooking.
Connect with Dr. Melissa
Website https://www.drlifestyle.org
Instagram https://www.drlifestyle.org/dr-melissa-mondala/
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/melissamondala.md/
In this episode, I’m thrilled to have back one of my first guests on the podcast, Tracy Hooper of The Confidence Project. If you’re not familiar with Tracy from that episode, she is a personal coach, corporate speaker, and trainer who helps us to navigate our personal and professional lives with greater confidence.
Today, Tracy is coming back on the show to talk about her new Book titled The NEW Hello: What to say and what to do in the new world of work. Virtual meetings, communicating with masks, and social distancing are just a few of the things that are a part of this new world. We are living in uncertain times and with that comes uncertainty in how we interact with others. Today, Tracy is sharing skills, pro tips, stories, wisdom, and hope for anybody who wants to learn how to live and work confidently in this new world.
About Tracy
Tracy Bagli Hooper is a personal coach, corporate speaker, and trainer. Tracy provides a safe environment for professionals to practice confidence-boosting skills that are essential in today’s world. Before launching the Confidence Project, Tracy was a TV reporter and anchor where She learned how to introduce herself with impact, connect with people quickly, and put them at ease, even in stressful situations.
Connect with Tracy
Tracy’s Book, The New Hello: https://www.amazon.com/NEW-Hello-WHAT-WORLD-WORK/dp/B08P8GB4MB/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=the+new+hello&qid=1614443061&sr=8-2
Website: www.confidenceproject.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracyhooper/
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ConfidenceProjectByTracy
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theconfidence_project/
Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtBQfeZ4xQFNAqkoXsgUXUQ
Email: tracy@confidenceproject.com
In this episode, I am talking with Lauren Molasky Fierst. Lauren is a mother of two, an author, a former clothing designer, fashion blogger and stylist. Lauren’s book, The Sky Cracked Open, is a beautiful collection of poems and illustrations that teach us even in the midst of struggle and adversity, dreams and aspirations can be achieved.
Lauren is no stranger to adversity. At only a few weeks old, Lauren was diagnosed with Cystic fibrosis. CF is a life-threatening genetic disease that primarily affects the lungs and digestive system. It most often leads to respiratory failure and the need for a double lung transplant. For many years Lauren was silent about her CF, but as she got older, Lauren realized she wanted to speak louder than her disease and help others fighting the same fight.
About a year ago, Lauren was placed on the transplant list. After spending 109 days in the hospital, being separated from her 2 children, Lauren received a double lung transplant in October. Even in her darkest times, Lauren has always made space for gratitude, positivity, and hope. My goal in creating this podcast was to share stories of hope, and Lauren’s is certainly that.
About Lauren
Lauren Molasky Fierst, a mom of two, has always loved writing and poetry. In the past decade, she designed a women's clothing line and created a fashion blog, but her love of writing was always something she wanted to pursue. Years of reading poetry at night to her children turned into her son’s request for her to make a “real” book of her own.
She created a collection of poems and illustrations with the hope to convey that even in the midst of struggles and adversity, due to her lifelong battle with cystic fibrosis, dreams and aspirations can be achieved. Greatly inspired by the daily musings of her son and daughter, she created an everlasting display of her unwavering love for them in her first book, The Sky Cracked Open. A Las Vegas native for her first thirty-two years of life, she now lives in Southern California with her husband and two children and hopes to continue raising awareness for cystic fibrosis and its community through her writing.
Connect With Lauren
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ahippiesdaughter/
Lauren’s Book, The Sky Cracked Open https://www.theskycrackedopen.com
In this episode, I am talking with Lindsay Bourgoine, Director of Policy and Advocacy of Protect Our Winters, an organization that helps passionate outdoor people protect the places and lifestyles they love from climate change. Protect Our Winters is a community of athletes, scientists, creatives, and business leaders advancing non-partisan policies that protect our world today and for future generations.
I will admit that as an avid outdoor enthusiast, it wasn’t until somewhat recently that I truly made the connection between my love of the outdoors and the importance of protecting it with environmental policy. Climate change has not only environmental but also economic impacts on the outdoor industry that are significant and measurable.
Lindsay and I are talking about the importance of the 50 million outdoor enthusiasts in this country coming together as a unified voice to speak up on behalf of the places and the activities we love. While things like turning off your lights, riding your bike instead of driving, and being a conscious consumer can help, the only way we will ever truly make an impact is through policy.
Resources Mentioned
Yale Program on Climate Communication https://climatecommunication.yale.edu
Purple Mountains Film https://www.purplemountainsfilm.com/
About Lindsay
With a passion for politics and the great outdoors, Lindsay joined Protect Our Winters in 2016 to advance the organization’s advocacy efforts. Prior to her (second) move to Colorado, Lindsay worked on conservation and recreation policy issues for the Appalachian Mountain Club and the Outdoor Industry Association, completed a Master's in Environmental Law from Vermont Law School, and coached skiing at Squaw Valley. When she’s not raising a ruckus on a policy issue or telling stories about her beloved home state of Maine, you can find Lindsay hiking, biking, running, or skiing deep in the mountains, typically wearing a significant amount of neon.
Connect with Protect Our Winters
Website https://protectourwinters.org
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/protectourwinters/
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ProtectOurWinters/
Twitter https://twitter.com/ProtectWinters
In this episode, I am talking with Dr. Leo Trasande, a pediatrician, professor and world-renowned researcher in environmental health. Dr. Transande’s research focuses on how chemicals like phthalates, bisphenols, and many others that are long and hard to pronounce disrupt our hormones and damage our health in irreparable ways. In his book, Sicker Fatter Poorer, Dr. Transande shows us where these chemicals hide as well as the workings of policy that protect their continued use.
Today Dr. Transande and I are talking about what these hormone disrupting chemicals are and how they are contributing to all types of disease and chronic conditions. We’re talking about the lack of regulation and the need for more health protective policies. Most importantly, Dr. Transande is sharing ways for us to protect ourselves and our families by minimizing our exposure.
Episode Highlights
• Dr. Trasande’s background and how he became interested in environmental health.
• The importance of policy to protect people from harmful chemicals.
• The short, medium, and long-term benefits of reducing toxic load.
• Organophosphate pesticides and their impact on health.
• Four of the most widely used chemicals categories and where to find them.
• Bisphenols: where to find them and how to avoid them.
• What types of plastics to avoid.
• Simple and small steps you can take to reduce your exposure.
• The impact of flame retardants and where you find them.
• The threat of these chemicals to economic stability.
• The impact of these chemicals on immunity.
• PEGs in the COVID vaccination.
Resources Mentioned
Sicker, Fatter, Poorer https://www.leotrasande.com/sicker-fatter-poorer
About Dr. Trasande
He is the Jim G. Hendrick MD Professor, Director of the Division of Environmental Pediatrics, and Vice-Chair for Research in the Department of Pediatrics at NYU School of Medicine. He also serves on the faculty of the NYU Wagner School of Public Service and the NYU College of Global Public Health.
Dr. Trasande is an internationally renowned leader in environmental health. His research focuses on the impacts of chemicals on hormones in our bodies. He also has led the way in documenting the economic costs for policymakers of failing to prevent diseases of environmental origin proactively. He is perhaps best known for a series of studies published in Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology and the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism that document disease costs due to endocrine-disrupting chemicals in the US and Europe of $340 billion and €163 billion annually, respectively.
He is also the Principal Investigator for a research project comparing neurodevelopment, cardiometabolic and respiratory profiles of children exposed in utero to the World Trade Center disaster to a comparison group.
Connect with Dr. Trasande
Website https://www.leotrasande.com
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/leotrasande/
Twitter https://twitter.com/leotrasande
In this episode I am talking with Dr. Laura Markham. Dr. Laura is a clinical psychologist, a mother, an author or multiple books on peaceful parenting, and she has worked for decades as a parenting coach with families across the world.
I have been a longtime fan of her newsletter, and whenever I have a parenting question, her website, AhaParenting is my go-to-resource. Raising children is a huge responsibility, and with it we parents often feel the weight of the world upon our shoulders as we try to raise kind, compassionate, honest and good human beings.
I’m confident that most parents would agree the last 9+ months have been tough. Even the most well rested, resourced and zen parents have been challenged by the Global pandemic. In reaching out to Dr. Laura I thought that of all the parenting topics we could discuss, parenting during the pandemic was at the top of the list.
Today Dr. Laura and I are talking about the challenges parents are facing such as increased screen time, isolation, anxiety and others. In this conversation, Dr. Laura will share ways that we can all be more present, more connected and more peaceful with our children, no matter what their age.
Episode Highlights
• Dr. Laura’s journey to Aha Parenting.
• The three big ideas of parenting.
• The challenges of zoom for children and families.
• The impact of isolation on children.
• How to give your child the engagement they need.
• The impact of isolation on middle/high school children.
• Showing our children how to be an imperfect human being that is striving for something better.
• The importance of paying attention to our children’s coping mechanisms.
• Handling overwhelm.
• How to mitigate the long-term implications of the pandemic.
About Dr. Laura
Dr. Laura Markham trained as a Clinical Psychologist at Columbia University, but she's also a mom, so she understands kids -- and parents! She uses her Ph.D. to translate proven science and child-development research into the practical solutions you need for the family life you want.
Dr. Laura Markham is the author of three best-selling books:
• Peaceful Parent, Happy Kids: How to Stop Yelling and Start Connecting
• Peaceful Parent, Happy Siblings: How to Stop the Fighting and Raise Friends for Life
• The Peaceful Parent, Happy Kids WORKBOOK
The founding editor of AhaParenting.com, Dr. Laura Markham makes frequent TV and radio appearances and has been interviewed for thousands of articles by publications as diverse as The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Real Simple, Newsday, Men's Health, Redbook, and Parents Magazine. 150,000 parents subscribe to her weekly Parenting Tips, which you can sign up for here.
Dr. Laura Markham's relationship-based parenting model, which she calls Peaceful Parenting, is research-based and parent-tested. She's helped thousands of families across the U.S. and Canada find transformative solutions to everything from separation anxiety and sleep problems to sass talk and cell phones. She lives in Brooklyn, New York, and is the proud parent of two happy, kind, responsible and accomplished young adults who were raised with Peaceful Parenting.
Connect with Dr. Laura
Website https://www.ahaparenting.com
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/drlauramarkham_ahaparenting/
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/AhaParenting
In this episode, I am talking with Dr. Uma Naidoo. Dr. Naidoo is the director of nutritional and lifestyle psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital. She is a writer for the Harvard Health blog and author of the book “This is Your Brain on Food”. Dr. Naidoo is also a professional chef and nutrition specialist and in combining these three complementary practices, is leading teaching how food contributes to our mental health and how the right foods can help treat and prevent a wide range of psycholo- gical and cognitive health issues, from ADHD to anxiety, depres- sion, OCD, and others.
Mental health has never been more top of mind. Over the past year depression and anxiety have increased significantly, and as Dr. Uma shares, this is truly the silent pandemic. This episode will help everyone understand how you can make small changes in your diet to improve your health both mentally and physically.
Episode Highlights
• The silent pandemic.
• Dr. Uma’s personal and professional background.
• How she connected the importance of food to her psychiatric practice.
• The missing conversation in medicine between the brain-food connection.
• The gut-brain connection.
• The importance of finding the food balance for each person.
• Foods to avoid/reduce to improve mental health.
• Making healthy habit changes to improve microbiome and mental health.
• The Inspiration behind This is Your Brain on Food.
• The impact of COVID-19 on mental health.
• What vitamins, minerals and foods to embrace to improve mental health.
• The importance of fiber for the microbiome and brain health.
• Balancing prescription medication and food as treatments for mental health.
• How can you find a nutritional psychiatrist.
About Dr. Uma
Michelin-starred chef David Bouley described Dr Uma Nai- doo as the world’s first “triple threat” in the food as medicine space: She is a Harvard trained psychiatrist, Professional Chef and Nutrition Specialist. Her ni- che work is in Nutritional Psy- chiatry and she is regarded both nationally and internationally as a medical pioneer in this more newly recognized field.
Featured in the Wall Street Jour- nal, ABC News, Harvard Health Press, Goop, and many others, Dr Uma has a special interest on the impact of food on mood and other mental health conditions.
In her role as a Clinical Scientist, Dr. Naidoo founded and directs the first hospital-based clinical service in Nutritional Psychiatry in the USA. She is the Director of Nutritional and Lifestyle Psy- chiatry at Massachusetts Gene- ral Hospital (MGH) & Director of Nutritional Psychiatry at the Massachusetts General Hospital Academy while serving on the fa- culty at Harvard Medical School.
Dr Naidoo graduated from the Harvard-Longwood Psychia- try Residency Training Program in Boston during which she re- ceived several awards, some of which included a “Junior Inves-tigator Award” (American Psy- chiatric Association); “Leaders- hip Development for Physicians and Scientists” award (Harvard), as well as being the very first psy- chiatrist to be awarded the cove- ted “Curtis Prout Scholar in Me- dical Education”. Dr Naidoo, has been asked by The American Psychiatric Association to author the first academic text in Nutri- tional Psychiatry.
In addition to this, Dr Naidoo is the author of the upcoming title, This Is Your Brain On Food to be released August 4th, 2020. In her book, she shows the cut- ting-edge science explaining the ways in which food contributes to our mental health and how a sound diet can help treat and prevent a wide range of psycholo- gical and cognitive health issues, from ADHD to anxiety, depres- sion, OCD, and others.
Connect with Dr. Uma
Website https://umanaidoomd.com
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/drumanaidoo/
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/DrUmaNaidoo/
Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/uma-naidoo-m-d-93813860/
Purchase This is your Brain on Food https://book.umanaidoomd.com
In this episode, I am talking with Amy Lang of Birds + Bees + Kids®. Amy helps parents of all beliefs have easy, open, and effective conversations with their kids about sex. She is the author of Birds + Bees + YOUR Kids – A Guide To Sharing Your Beliefs About Sexuality, Love and Relationships, and Dating Smarts – What Every Teen Needs To Know To Date, Relate Or Wait.
I first heard Amy speak at my daughter’s school about 3 years ago, and the information she shared significantly changed the way I talk with and educate my daughter about sex and sexuality.
This topic can be uncomfortable for parents and for kids, but as Amy shares, the earlier parents have honest and age-appropriate conversations with their kids, the better off they will be. The conversation we are having in this episode is important for every parent to hear, no matter the age of their child. I encourage you to listen with an open mind, get ready to get uncomfortable, and most importantly, share your newfound knowledge with other parents.
This episode has language and content that may not be appropriate for children, so if you’re in the presence of little ones hit pause and save this episode for later.
Episode Highlights
• Amy’s journey to educating parents about sex and sexuality.
• The culture of sex and sexuality in the United States.
• When you should start talking with your children about sex.
• Kids who have open communication about sexuality and relationships are safer from sexual abuse.
• The importance of using the correct names for their private body parts.
• The books/resources to help you talk with your kids.
• How to get over the personal barriers to having sex conversations with our kids.
• Starting the conversation with your children.
• Being clear about your values and beliefs around sex and sexuality.
• How to handle differences in beliefs between families.
Resources Mentioned
Amy’s Books, Birds and Bees and Your Kids and Dating Smarts https://birdsandbeesandkids.com/sex-education-books/amy-lang/
Birds and Bees and Kids Book Store
https://birdsandbeesandkids.com/sex-education-books/sex-ed-books-for-kids/
Birds and Bees Solution Center
https://birdsandbeespros.thinkific.com/courses/the-birds-bees-solution-center-for-parents
Use Promo Code BIRDS for 15% off!
About Amy Lang
14 years ago, sexuality educator Amy Lang was very surprised to discover she was freaked out about talking to her son about sexuality. After she got over herself, Amy combined her expertise in adult education and her love of sexual health and founded Birds & Bees & Kids. She has helped thousands of parents around the world become their kids' go-to birds and bees source. Amy is a Mom’s Choice Award Winner for her book & video and is the host of Just Say This! An advice-column-style podcast for parents.
Connect With Amy Lang
Website https://birdsandbeesandkids.com
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/birdsbeeskids
Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/just-say-this/id1440215158
In this episode I am talking with Kelly Cobb, the VP of Giving from Bombas. Bombas’ founders David Heath and Randy Goldberg started Bombas after they learned socks are the #1 most requested clothing item at homeless shelters. From there, the brand's mission to donate a pair of socks for every pair sold was established, and the company set out to create the most comfortable and functional socks. With the mantra, "Bee Better" they set out to be better in the product they make and donate, and also in everyday interactions.
Kelly and I are talking about the story behind Bombas and their mission and about the incredible work they’ve done over the past 7 years to donate over 40+ million socks to 3500 giving partners.
Episode Highlights
• The story behind Bombas.
• Finding Bombas giving partners to distribute socks to those in need.
• The importance and value of socks to the homeless.
• How Bombas has designed socks specifically for the homeless.
• The importance of acknowledging the homeless.
• How COVID-19 has impacted the homeless.
• Bombas 60K Day.
• How is Bombas quantifying success.
About Kelly Cobb
Kelly Cobb is the VP of Community + Giving at Bombas. In her role, she leads the company’s mission to help those in need by donating a specially-designed item for every item purchased. Kelly also engages the Bombas team and community members in volunteer opportunities that further their connection with individuals experiencing homelessness. Before joining Bombas, Kelly owned a floral studio for 5 years.
Connect With Bombas
Website www.bombas.com
Bombas Giving Directory https://bombas.com/pages/giving-directory
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bombas/
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/bombassocks
Today’s guest is Alex Borsuk. By weekday, Alex is a sports nutritionist, but by early morning, after work, and on weekends, Alex is a mountain athlete, a holder of many FKTs (that means fastest known times), and an adventure junkie. Alex is a role model for anyone, especially girls looking to set goals and push themselves to achieve them.
Today, Alex is sharing about her journey from Ohio to the Pacific Northwest where she found her love and passion for spending long days in the mountains. We’re talking about what motivates her to take on big challenges such as the Mt. Rainier Infinity Loop and running the Via Alpina across Switzerland. There might even be a story about being tracked by a cougar. Alex and I are also talking about how she handles the positives and negatives of a large social media following and how despite the pressures around her, how she stays true to herself and keeps doing the things that make her happy.
This episode is interesting, inspiring and one for listeners of all ages.
Episode Highlights
• Alex’s intro to the outdoors.
• Finding peace and presence in the outdoors.
• Managing risk in the mountains.
• Being a role model on social media.
• Running across Switzerland, The Via Alpina.
• The 93-mile Wonderland Trail around Mt. Rainier.
• The Mt. Rainier Infinity Loop.
• How Alex recovers.
• Alex’s adventure bucket list.
About Alex Borsuk
Alex was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio. She attended Ohio University in Athens, Ohio, where she graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition. She then attended The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio, where she completed her dietetic internship and earned her Master of Science degree in Clinical Nutrition.
After graduation, she followed her dream of moving "West" and accepted a job in Bellingham, Washington as the corporate dietitian for a local supermarket chain. It was in Bellingham where she fell in love with the North Cascades and all they had to offer - skiing, climbing, trail running, and fastpacking. A year later, she and her husband Matt moved to Portland, Oregon, where Alex currently works for Evolution Healthcare and Fitness as their dietitian, specializing in sports nutrition. She offers nutrition consultation to local endurance athletes to help them improve their performance and reach their goals.
When Alex isn't in the office, she spends her time playing in the mountains of the Pacific Northwest with her husband. You can find her training for an ultramarathon, climbing ice on volcano headwalls, skiing down couloirs, or rock climbing on some of the North Cascade's finest granite. She and Matt are passionate "Weekend Warriors," who feel strongly about balancing work with play, and utilizing their limited free time (before work, after work, Saturday, and Sunday) to chase their mountain dreams.
Connect With Alex
Website www.alexborsuk.com
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/alexborsuk/
Nutrition Consulting with Alex https://www.alexborsuk.com/nutrition-services
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In this episode I am talking with Dr. Michael Goran, co-author of Sugarproof. Michael is a Professor of Pediatrics at The Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles. He is Program Director for Diabetes and Obesity at The Saban Research Institute and he holds the Dr Robert C and Veronica Atkins Endowed Chair in Childhood Obesity and Diabetes. Dr Goran also serves as Co-Director of the USC Diabetes and Obesity Research Institute.
In his book Sugarproof, Dr. Goran and his co-author Dr. Emily Ventura, bust myths about the various types of sugars and sweeteners, they help families identify sneaky sources of sugar in their diets, and suggest realistic, family-based solutions to reduce sugar consumption and therefore protect kids.
Sugar impacts our children’s growth and development, mentally, physically, and academically and the information Dr. Goran is sharing in this episode is incredibly important. You will walk away from this conversation with a realistic and straightforward approach to reducing your family’s sugar intake and to empowering your children to set their own healthy limits without feeling restricted.
Episode Highlights
• Michael’s personal and professional background.
• The incidence of obesity and disease in children.
• What led to the writing of his book Sugarproof.
• The impact of sugar in utero and in babies.
• Added sugar recommendations for babies and children.
• The sugar roller coaster that begins at breakfast.
• Glucose vs fructose and the impact of fructose on children.
• The impact of sugar on a child’s health.
• How to reduce your family’s sugar intake.
• The impact of artificial sweeteners on health.
• Honey, Agave, Maple Syrup, and other natural sweeteners.
• Gradual reductions go a long way.
About Dr. Michael Goran
Michael is a Professor of Pediatrics at The Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles, which is affiliated with the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California. He is Program Director for Diabetes and Obesity at The Saban Research Institute and he holds the Dr. Robert C and Veronica Atkins Endowed Chair in Childhood Obesity and Diabetes. Dr. Goran also serves as Co-Director of the USC Diabetes and Obesity Research Institute. Dr. Goran is a native of Glasgow, Scotland, and received his Ph.D. from the University of Manchester, UK (1986) prior to postdoctoral training in the US (1987 to 1991). He previously served on the faculty of Medicine at the University of Vermont (1991 to 1994), the Department of Nutrition Sciences at UAB (1994 to 1999), and the Department of Preventive Medicine at USC (1999 to 2018) prior to joining Children's Hospital of Los Angeles.
His research has been continuously funded by the National Institutes of Health and other Foundations for the past 30 years during which he has raised almost $50m in funding to support this work. He has published over 350 professional peer-reviewed articles and reviews. He is the Editor of the “Childhood Obesity: Causes, Consequences, and Intervention Approach” published in 2017, co-editor of “Dietary Sugars and Health” published in late 2014, and currently serves as Editor-in-Chief for Pediatric Obesity. He has been the recipient of a number of scientific awards for his research and teaching, including, The Nutrition Society Medal for Research (1996), The Lilly Award for Scientific Achievement from The Obesity Society (2006), The Bar-Or Award for Excellence in Pediatric Obesity Research, from The Obesity Society (2009), the TOPS award for contributions to obesity research from The Obesity Society (2014), and the Rank Prize Lecture in Nutrition (2018).
Michael lives in Silverlake, Los Angeles with his wife Lori, a film editor, his 2 teenage daughters, and their cat, Hugo Moon. Outside of work, Michael likes to play tennis, and hang out with his family which typically involves cooking, eating, going on walks, and travel.
Connect With Dr. Michael Goran
Sugarproof Website https://sugarproofkids.com/michael-goran/
Sugarproof on Bookshop.org https://bookshop.org/books/sugarproof-the-hidden-dangers-of-sugar-that-are-putting-your-child-s-health-at-risk-and-what-you-can-do/9780525541196
Dr. Goran’s Research Website https://goranlab.com
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sugarproofkids/
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Sugarproofkids
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Today’s guests are Kim Konte and Dr. Andrea Schrock. Kim founded Non-toxic neighborhoods when she realized her son’s baseball fields were covered in glyphosate and 2-4 D, two pesticides known to cause cancer and other diseases. Thanks to her vision and commitment, to date, Non-Toxic Neighborhoods has partnered with over 200 cities, counties, school districts, and universities across the US and in Australia, NZ, and Malta to build awareness, create training, and implement organic and regenerative land management practices and policies.
Andrea is a chiropractor in Louisville, CO where she successfully partnered with their mayor to ban harmful pesticides on public recreation, playgrounds, and open spaces. She now serves as the community director for Non-toxic neighborhoods and is helping to spread the mission of this amazing organization.
Today, we’re talking about the impact of glyphosate and other pesticides on health, where our families are exposed to these chemicals, and how we can take action to eliminate them from our communities. My hope is that everyone who listens will walk away wanting to take action in their own community.
Episode Highlights
• Kim’s journey to banning pesticides in her own community.
• Going against the distributor's narrative.
• Healthy, immunity and the impact of pesticides.
• Dr. Andrea Schrock’s journey to banning pesticides in her community.
• Step 1: requesting a pesticide report.
• What does an EPA Registration mean.
• Greenwashing.
• The Non-toxic Neighborhoods Preferred Products List.
• The challenges to making change.
• Starting the conversation in your community.
Resources Mentioned
ZACH BUSH, M.D. ON GMO’S, GLYPHOSATE & HEALING THE GUT- Episode 353 Rich Roll Podcast https://www.richroll.com/podcast/zach-bush-353/
Zach Bush, MD On The Science & Spirituality of Human And Planetary Transformation- Episode 414 Rich Roll Podcast https://www.richroll.com/podcast/zach-bush-414/
About Kim Konte
Kim Konte is the founder of Non-Toxic Neighborhoods. After Kim launched a campaign to raise awareness of the City of Irvine’s pesticide use in late November 2015, the City of Irvine adopted a historic organically driven landscaping policy in February 2016. Since then the City of Irvine has successfully and organically maintained all pest pressure from weeds to rodents, on more than 570 acres of community and neighborhood parks, athletic fields; over 6,000 acres of open space, over 800 acres of public right-of-way, including street medians and parkways; 70,000 trees; and nearly 1.5 million square feet of facilities. In 2018 Kim worked with the City of Irvine to utilize goats in their open space for effective and adorable fire mitigation and weed control. Thankfully the City of Irvine was the first of now many municipalities that Non-Toxic Neighborhoods have worked with and trained to successfully and their use of glyphosate and shift how they control pest pressure in the landscape. These municipalities have demonstrated that you can have beautiful parks, athletic fields, and open spaces that meet community expectations, without the use of harmful and synthetic pesticides.
About Dr. Andrea Schrock
Corporate ladder climber turned chiropractor, Dr. Andrea Schrock is on a mission to share truth and transparency in health and healing with the world after a powerful healing experience changed her life forever. She has a passion for helping people process emotional stress and seeing them rise to their full potential through the healing process. Together with her husband, she owns Life Alive Chiropractic in Louisville, CO, where they serve clients through various phases in life, including preconception and pregnancy, infancy, adolescence, and adulthood. The mission of Life Alive Chiropractic is in the name: to help people live life fully alive. Dr. Andrea led the city of Louisville to ban glyphosate and 2,4-D in 2020 and serves as the Community Director with Non-Toxic Neighborhoods, assisting others around the nation in this grassroots movement.
Connect With Non-Toxic Neighborhoods
Website https://nontoxicneighborhoods.org
Email team@nontoxicneighborhoods.org
Community Director Andrea Schrock communitydirector@nontoxicneighborhoods.org
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In this episode, I am talking about the importance of using your voice for change, and how I am using my voice to make a positive impact through my work with Beautycounter.
Episode Highlights
• How you put knowledge into action.
• Taking a closer look into your products and their ingredients.
• Why eliminating fragrance is the one thing you should do.
• Statistics on the number of products and ingredients we use every day.
• You can be a part of the change.
• Text BETTERBEAUTY to 52886 to help urge Congress to pass more health-protective legislation over the personal care industry.
• Add your voice to Beautycounter’s movement for change.
Resources Mentioned
EWG Skin Deep Database https://www.ewg.org/skindeep/
The Beautycounter Never List https://www.beautycounter.com/regannelson?goto=/the-never-list&gclid=CjwKCAiAtej9BRAvEiwA0UAWXtB7wOvHz4summ_ftPJySvmW1tz70CyEOidyEhipxL2eA46lJbNu3xoChkwQAvD_BwE
Enroll as a Beautycounter educator https://www.beautycounter.com/regannelson?goto=/join
About Regan Nelson
Regan is a lifelong learner, self-development junkie, and outdoor enthusiast and is constantly thinking about and planning for “something better”. She is an exercise physiologist by schooling (undergrad and graduate school) and currently works as a consumer insights and innovation consultant. She is a passionate educator for more health-protective legislation in the personal care industry through her work with Beautycounter. Regan lives in Sun Valley, Idaho with her husband and daughter where you can find her fly fishing, roller skiing, and peak bagging in the summer and XC, downhill, and backcountry skiing in the winter.
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Today I am talking with Shola Richards. Shola is a best selling author of Go Together and Making Work Work, he is a corporate trainer, civility expert, and speaker whose life’s mission is an ambitious one: To end generations of suffering, simply by changing how we treat each other at work, at home and beyond.
Shola is a father, husband, identical twin, and a self-proclaimed “kindness extremist”.
Shola and I are talking about the lack of civility in our world, especially in the workplace. We’re talking about how to become more aware of how you treat people, and we’re talking about the need to restore kindness and civility into our everyday lives.
Episode Highlights
• Our shared love of This or Something Better.
• Shola’s goal to change the world and how we treat each other at work, home, and beyond.
• Shola’s personal story.
• Remain in curiosity and stay out of judgment.
• Don’t let your mood determine your manners.
• The lack of kindness and civility in our world.
• Leadership in the workplace and beyond.
• The importance of self-awareness.
• Three questions to ask yourself. Is it kind, is it true and is it necessary?
Resources Mentioned
Positive Parenting Solutions https://www.positiveparentingsolutions.com
Go Together https://amzn.to/2BpDix8
Making Work Work http://amzn.to/1YYdh8U
Ubuntu: The One Word to Change How You Work, Live and Lead https://www.ted.com/talks/shola_richards_ubuntu_the_one_word_to_change_how_you_work_live_and_lead
About Shola Richards
Shola Richards’ life’s mission is an ambitious one: To end generations of professional suffering, simply by changing how we treat each other at work.
Shola is an advocate, a one-man counsel, and a humanitarian hardwired for positivity, who (ironically) speaks, coaches, consults, and authors books on the shadowy, often underground, and underestimated subject of workplace bullying, a pernicious reality that, when overlooked, corrodes trust, distorts communication, and ultimately usurps equity from the bottom line by using up a company’s most valuable resource: its people.
His approach is to open eyes to the staggering price we pay for normalized, toxic behavior because we can’t address what we don’t see. His result is people equipped with tangible, doable solutions because we can’t accomplish what we can’t make actionable. His conviction is that everyone deserves a healthy work environment because the quality and meaning of our work suffer when we do.
Through his books, Go Together (https://amzn.to/2BpDix8) and Making Work Work (http://amzn.to/1YYdh8U) and featured articles that have reached readers in over 160 countries, and through his presentations with institutions that range from Silicon Valley businesses to the Department of Homeland Security, Shola is spearheading a timely revolution that teaches us how to protect the professionalism of our company cultures, the preciousness of our time, the strength of our talents, the dignity of ourselves, and the mutual respect of one another.
Connect With Shola Richards
Shola’s website www.sholarichards.com
Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/sholarichards/
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SholaRichardsOfficial/
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sholarichards/
Email Shola@sholarichards.com
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Today’s episode is with Ann Saks from FETCH Eyewear. You may know Ann from her designer tile business with retail and wholesale operations globally. But today, we are talking about Ann’s newest business, Fetch Eyewear, and her passion to alleviate the suffering of animals.
FETCH eyewear was born from Ann’s desire to find affordable and stylish reading glasses. Her journey into the eyewear business began when she lost an expensive pair of reading glasses just days after buying them. Finding very few options to replace them, Ann saw an opportunity, and true to her entrepreneurial spirit, she took it.
Early on in creating FETCH, Ann decided to endow a family foundation to benefit animal rescue and to use FETCH to create an ongoing source of revenue for that foundation. Fetch donates 100% of the net proceeds from your purchase to support animal welfare through rescue, veterinary care, low-cost spay and neuter, and education in partnership with The Pixie Project.
Today, Ann and I are talking about her many years of working as an entrepreneur, her passion for animals, how she is innovating at FETCH to continue the work of her foundation, and the importance of following your passion to make a change.
Episode Highlights
• Ann’s Passion for Animals.
• How losing a pair of glasses was the beginning of FETCH eyewear.
• Founding of the Pixie Project and FETCH Eyewear.
• The circular relationship between people and pets.
• What contributed to Ann’s professional success.
• The evolution of FETCH.
• The impact of the forest fires on animals.
• Work of The Pixie Project to help animals.
• Resources you can use to rescue animals.
• How to make an impact in your community.
About Ann Saks
Fetch founder Ann Sacks began the journey with the Fetch concept when she lost an expensive pair of reading glasses just days after buying them. Not one to be disappointed twice, she set out to find a better way. On this journey, she decided that she could design glasses for optical use as well as suns, sun readers, and prescription suns and deliver them at a fair price while supporting animal rescue through The Pixie Project.
Connect With Fetch Eyewear
Website https://fetcheyewear.com
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/fetcheyewear/
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/fetcheyewear
Connect With the Pixie Project
Website https://www.pixieproject.org
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thepixieproject/
Facebook https://www.pixieproject.org
Resources Mentioned
http://www.feralcats.com
https://indigorescue.org
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Today’s interview is with Dr. Annie Fenn. In 2015, Dr. Fenn founded the Brain Health Kitchen, an evidence-based online resource about how and what to eat to resist cognitive decline. The Brain Health Kitchen Cooking School is the only school of its kind focused specifically on fending off Alzheimer’s and other dementias. Students learn which foods are most neuroprotective, which ones accelerate cognitive decline, and how to prepare foods using brain-friendly cooking techniques.
In this episode, Annie and I are talking about the importance of diet to prevent cognitive decline and how it’s not just something older individuals should be thinking about. She is sharing practical information on how you can change your diet and lifestyle to improve your brain health. This episode will provide you with a wealth of information to help you and your family members maintain healthy brain function for years to come.
Episode Highlights
• Annie’s professional Journey from medicine to food.
• What happens to the brain as we age.
• The most important food for brain health: the MIND diet.
• The importance of the microbiome and gut health for brain health.
• Age-specific behaviors for preventing cognitive decline.
• The importance of learning new skills as you age.
• How genetics impact your risk of cognitive decline.
• The difference between Alzheimer's disease and dementia.
• The connection between cardiovascular disease and dementia.
• Recommendations for preventing cognitive decline.
• Additional MIND diet foods.
• Vitamins and minerals for brain health.
About Dr. Annie Fenn
After practicing obstetrics and gynecology for more than 20 years, Annie realized that helping people change the way they eat was more effective at improving health than prescribing pills or procedures, so She traded her stethoscope for an apron and went back to school to study culinary arts in Mexico, Italy, and at the Culinary Institute of America.
When not developing recipes, writing, or teaching the Brain Health Kitchen method of cooking, Dr. Fenn enjoys hiking, cycling, skiing, fly-fishing, and foraging for mushrooms and huckleberries with her husband, sons, and dogs Orzo and Olive Oyl in her hometown of Jackson, WY.
Connect With Dr. Fenn
Website https://www.brainhealthkitchen.com
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/brainhealthkitchen/
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/brainhealthkitchen/
Resources Mentioned
The MIND Diet https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/mind-diet
Intermittent Fasting https://www.salk.edu/scientist/satchidananda-panda/
What to eat to fend off Alzheimer's https://www.brainhealthkitchen.com/what-to-eat-fend-off-alzheimers/
Five foods to avoid to keep the brain healthy https://www.brainhealthkitchen.com/five-food-groups-to-avoid-keep-brain-healthy/
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Today’s interview is with Dr. Melissa Steach. Melissa is an award-winning artist, best-selling author, certified ergonomist, and psychologist with certifications in positive psychology interventions. She's also the Workplace Wellbeing Knowledge Lead for the western U.S. and west Canada at Herman Miller Group.
In this episode, Melissa and I are talking about authenticity, pursuing happiness in your personal and professional relationships, wellbeing, and how to make it so your workplace doesn’t suck.
Episode Highlights
• Melissa’s personal story and her entrepreneurial spirit.
• What is authenticity.
• Finding her way out of the projects.
• Melissa’s sacred contracts.
• Industrial-Organizational Psychology.
• Making work not suck.
• The intangible environment.
• A shift in work and workplace.
• Your authentic self at work.
About Melissa
Melissa is a visionary who combines art with research. She explores personal, and organizational culture and behaviors to understand how our environment can better engage, empower, and even shape how we engage ourselves and each other.
Above any education, Melissa considers her life experiences her most valuable credential; including growing up in housing projects in the South and her subsequent search for self through trying on many different careers. Melissa has worked over 65 jobs, all of which contributed to the person she is today...someone who is compulsively curious and always learning and growing through research and life experience.
Connect With Melissa
Website https://www.melissasteach.com
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/DrSteach/
Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissasteach/
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Today’s guest is Trevor Patzer, founder of Little Sisters Fund, a nonprofit with the mission to help economically disadvantaged Nepalese girls to become empowered leaders through education, mentoring, and community support.
In this episode, Trevor and I are talking about the importance of opportunity for girls in Nepal and how over the last 22 years Little Sisters Fund has provided thousands of girls protection, education, mentorship, and opportunity.
Episode Highlights
• Trevor’s path to a world-class education.
• The importance of education for girls in Nepal.
• Girls don’t need help, they need the opportunity.
• The impact of menstruation on girls in Nepal.
• How the Little Sisters Fund began.
• Providing opportunity, stability, and mentoring.
• The 25, 27 Manthra.
• What happens when you educate one girl.
• The progress in Nepal.
• A day in the life of a girl in Nepal.
• The higher opportunity education fund.
• The cost of education in Nepal.
• The three-pronged partnership.
• Mentorship and seeing the path.
• Sponsoring a girl.
About Trevor
Trevor Patzer is co-founder of the Little Sisters Fund, Inc. He continues to work as our full-time Executive Director and Secretary. He has received multiple honors for his work with the Fund.
Prior to launching the Little Sisters Fund, Trevor managed 5-star spa projects in Bhutan and the Maldives. He began his professional career at Andersen Consulting and worked for the teacher placement agency Carney Sandoe & Associates. Trevor also spent two years in admissions at Episcopal High School in Alexandria, VA.
Trevor loves the outdoors and is at home in any mountain range, from the Himalayas to the Rockies. He is also passionate about travel and experiencing new cultures. Trevor speaks French, has a working knowledge of Spanish, and has basic abilities in Nepali and Hindi.
Above all, Trevor is a family man. He is very happily married and is a very proud father.
Born and raised in Sun Valley, Idaho, Trevor holds a Masters in Educational Administration from the University of Virginia and is a graduate of Brown University and of St. Paul’s School.
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Website https://littlesistersfund.org/
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/LittleSistersFund/
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Today’s guest is Dr. Staci Whitman, a Board-Certified Pediatric Dentist in Portland, OR where she offers a whole-body and functional approach to her patient care.
Today, Staci and I are talking about the differences between traditional and functional dentistry, how your oral health is a determinant of your overall health, what things you can do to improve it and we’re even addressing the highly controversial topic of Fluoride. This episode will leave you with a number of actionable items to help your family improve the health of their teeth and their entire body.
Episode Highlights
• Staci’s personal and professional story.
• Becoming a holistic/functional pediatric dentist.
• Oral health is correlated to health in other areas of your body.
• The importance of airway and breathing on oral health.
• The worst food for oral health.
• Eating the Rainbow.
• The controversial topic of fluoride.
• Hydroxyapatite.
• The oral microbiome and mouthwash.
• Finding Functional/Holistic Dentists.
• A world without cavities.
Resources Mentioned in the Episode
Oura Ring sleep tracker https://ouraring.com
The Berkey Water Purifier https://theberkey.com
Boka https://www.boka.com
Theodent https://theodent.com
The Environmental Working Group https://www.ewg.org
The Holistic Dental Association http://holisticdental.org
IABDM https://iabdm.org
Ask The Dentist https://askthedentist.com
About Staci
Doctor Anastacia “Staci” Whitman grew up in Holden, Maine, receiving her Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Maine and her Dental Degree from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in Boston. She then went on to additional education in a General Practice Residency at the University of Massachusetts Hospital in Worcester, MA. It was during this residency that she grew to love to work with children and wanted to seek an opportunity to better children’s oral health and attitudes toward their smiles.
After visiting friends in Portland, Dr. Staci fell in love with the Pacific Northwest and made the move out west looking for a change of pace and a better lifestyle. She worked as a general dentist for two years before being accepted into Oregon Health and Sciences University (OHSU). There, she completed an additional two years of pediatric dental training, earning a certificate in pediatric dentistry from OHSU.
After experiencing the loss of her mother, Doctor Staci committed to taking a more whole body and holistic approach to life. She is committed to finding only the most up-to-date treatments and most non-toxic options for children and their families, all while offering education, support, and love to her patients' families.
Doctor Staci became a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry in 2012 and is a Board-Certified Pediatric Dentist and a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. She is also involved in many organized dentistry groups, having served as President of the Oregon Association of Pediatric Dentistry and as a member of the Board in Multnomah Dental Society, as well as an active member of the American Dental Association, American Association of Pediatric Dentistry, Oregon Dental Association, the Holistic Dental Association, the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology, and the American Association of Ozonotherapy.
When Doctor Staci is not making smiles more beautiful and healthy, she enjoys the amazing outdoor offerings of the Pacific Northwest. She loves to snowboard, run long distances, practice yoga, and dance, cook nutritious meals with her family, and bike around Portland and beyond with her husband, Josiah, and her two daughters, Sloan and Selma. She aspires to someday learn to juggle, author children’s books, open a Bed and Breakfast, and be a member of a band. All in good time!
Connect With Dr. Staci
Happi Health Website Website https://happihealthco.com
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/doctor_staci/
NoPo Kids Dentistry Website https://nopokids.com
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Today’s guest is Audrey Henson, founder of College to Congress, a DC-based nonprofit working to create a more inclusive and effective Congress by empowering the next generation of public servants. College to Congress is disrupting the pipeline of congressional staff by helping students from rural, low-income, and disadvantaged backgrounds secure full-time internships in Congress/
In this episode, Audrey I are talking about her journey to Capitol Hill, about the lack of diversity in Congress, and how the organization that she created, College to Congress, is changing that.
Episode Highlights
• Audrey’s personal and professional story.
• The barriers to interning on Capitol Hill.
• The socioeconomic divide.
• The mission of College to Congress.
• The perception of College to Congress.
• Having the best constituent services.
• The success of College to Congress.
• C2C University.
• The vision for College to Congress.
• Bringing positivity back.
About Audrey
At 26, Audrey Henson founded College to Congress, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit working to create a more inclusive and effective Congress by empowering the next generation of public servants. College to Congress is disrupting the pipeline of who becomes congressional staff by helping high-achieving, low-income students secure full-time internships in Congress and covering the true cost of an unpaid internship.
In just three years, Audrey has raised over $1.7 million from philanthropic foundations such as The Hewlett Foundation and Democracy Fund and corporations like Facebook, Google, Fox, BP, Toyota, Salesforce, Mastercard, Lyft, and more. The organization was also instrumental in advocating for the initial $14 million in appropriations to fund the House Internship Program. For her work, Audrey was selected out of over 11,000 companies for a WeWork Creator Award, Echoing Green’s 2018 Social Impact Talent Report, and is a 2020 Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree. Audrey has been featured in The New York Times, CBS This Morning, CBS News, The Washington Business Journal, Politico, and more. Audrey grew up in Texas but is a Floridian in her heart. She studied political science and theater at the University of South Florida and is currently a Socrates Aspen Fellow.
Connect With Audrey
College to Congress Website https://www.collegetocongress.org
C2C University https://www.c2cuniversity.org
College to Congress on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/collegetocongress/
College to Congress on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/collegetocongress/
Audrey Henson on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/audreylhenson/
Audrey Henson on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/audreyhenson_c2c/
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Today’s Guest is Blaire G. Hervey. Blaire is a Business and Career Coach, Culture Influencer, Image Consultant, Creator of the “2020 Ain’t Cancelled!” series, Motivational Speaker + Sales Enablement Leader at Amazon Web Services.
In this episode, Blaire and I are talking about her professional journey, the challenges she faced as a black woman, and how she has overcome them to educate, engage and inspire others to become change agents.
Episode Highlights
• Blaire’s Personal and Professional Story.
• Amplifying your voice in a homogenous space.
• Hurdles to diversity and inclusion in the tech space.
• Living and working in the Pacific Northwest.
• Owning your experience.
• PDX Women of Color 2020 Aint Canceled: a virtual series to help women of color reshape their thinking and thrive during COVID-19.
• Changing the narrative and taking action.
Resources Mentioned:
Christopher Williams- Dear Corporation: I read your posts. Now, what next? https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/dear-corporation-i-read-your-posts-now-what-next-williams/
Shaun King Instagram https://www.instagram.com/shaunking/
Grass Roots Law https://www.grassrootslaw.org
Anti Racism Daily https://www.antiracismdaily.com
About Blaire
Blaire is an inspirational Maverick, making her mark with start-ups and tech giants experiencing rapid growth BUT Blaire’s true passion lies in innovating for women of color, helping them to navigate corporate spaces, become change agents & thrive personally & professionally.
Blaire serves as The Corporate Strategist on the Visionary Squad for PDX Women of Color, on the Board of Directors of Metropolitan Family Services’ DEI Committee, Junior League of Portland’s DEI Strategy committee & Racial Justice for BIPOCs special committee. She also consults for the Vancouver NAACP, crafting culturally specific messaging to prevent the spread of the coronavirus in the Black community.
Connect With Blaire
Website https://www.thecorporatestrategist.com
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bher.xoxo/
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/blairehervey/
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Our guest for today has starred in multiple ski films from Teton Gravity Research, Warren Miller, Sherpa’s Cinema, and more. If you love skiing or maybe you’ve watched Pretty Faces before then you’ll definitely love this episode!
Professional skier and filmmaker, Lynsey Dyer, joins us to talk about her career as a female professional skier in a predominantly male sport. Lynsey will share stories that’ll help us all remember that anything is possible as long as you put your heart into it!
Learn how Lynsey pursues sport as art as she gives us a glimpse of her work, passion projects, and how she is inspiring and motivating young girls to get outside and play, as well as the importance of finding your flow state!
Episode Highlights:
• How Lynsey got into Skiing.
• Turning sport into art.
• Highlighting women in outdoor sports.
• Lynsey’s advocacy: #SHEJUMPS.
• Lynsey’s next passion project.
About Our Guest:
As a professional skier, Lynsey’s career has spanned over a decade. Starring in films from the likes of Teton Gravity Research, Warren Miller, Sherpa’s Cinema, and more.
Lynsey has skied on 6 continents, won every big mountain competition she’s entered, been awarded Female Skier of the Year by Powder Magazine multiple times, and cemented her place as one of the best big mountain skiers in the world while inspiring a generation of young female athletes through popular Ted talks on 'Skiing like a girl' and filmmaking.
As a director, Lynsey produced and directed the first and only all-female ski film Pretty Faces after fundraising $113K on Kickstarter. Pretty Faces was the most successful fundraising campaign for an action sports film ever on the platform and went on to sell out 100 shows and win various awards.
Lynsey's latest project, the Showing UP podcast, can be found on iTunes. She loves to share stories that help us all remember that anything is possible especially when you remember to play outside.
Connect with Lynsey:
Website http://www.lynseydyer.com
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lynseydyer/
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/LynseyDyer
Twitter https://twitter.com/lynseydyer
Resources Mentioned:
Big Mountain Skier Lynsey Dyer On Sport As Art on the Rich Roll Podcast https://www.richroll.com/podcast/lynsey-dyer/
Showing UP Podcast with Lynsey Dyer https://www.lynseydyer.com/podcast
SheJumps https://www.shejumps.org/about
Unicorn Picnic https://unicornpicnic.com/
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Adversity and strife can repel you in one direction or another
After having her first cancer scare in 2015, Kendall Carriere’s life direction has changed. She’s been a fitness and wellness instructor for years before recently delving into the beauty industry expanding her advocacy of healthy beauty products for Beauty Counter.
In today’s episode, she shares how much she has changed since 2015; in her lifestyle and how she views things in her surroundings. On how she enters the beauty industry carrying what she’s learned from the nutrition industry.
She mainly tackles beauty products, highlighting the thought of going to the right and beneficial beauty products and avoiding harmful beauty products that we thought are right for us.
So if you’re into cosmetics and makeup, this episode will surely be fun for you!
Episode Highlights:
• Going to the right beauty products.
• Beauty, wellness, and business.
• Reducing the risk of harmful beauty products.
• The Beauty Counter and their advocacy.
• Expanding beauty counter through people.
About Our Guest:
Kendall Carriere began her career in exercise in 2007 as a certified group fitness trainer and yoga instructor. Originally from South Carolina, Kendall attended the College of Charleston where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Physical Education and Nutrition. After Graduation, Kendall started a career in the beauty industry and moved all over the country. Ultimately, her work brought her to New Orleans where she is here to stay. Her passion for wellness took Kendall back to school where she attended the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. Upon graduating, Kendall opened a practice in nutrition coaching.
Connect with Our Guest:
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kendallcarriere/
Twitter https://twitter.com/KendallCarriere
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“Health is wealth” — living this common saying has become vital as our world is facing a health crisis -the 2019 Novel Coronavirus. One way to safeguard your health against this pandemic is to have a proper diet and a balanced lifestyle.
Join us in today’s episode as I speak with the renowned physician and educator, Dr. Michael Klaper who has over 40 years of expertise in the medical field. He has served thousands of people on their journey to reclaim health through proper nutrition and a balanced lifestyle.
Dr. Klaper shares his knowledge about reclaiming one’s health through proper nutrition by adopting a plant-based diet. He cleared and corrected several food myths that we people have believed in for centuries.
Listen in to get valuable tips on how to get started on this health-supporting lifestyle!
Episode Highlights:
• The Plant-based diet.
• Importance of our lifestyle and diet.
• Moving Medicine Forward-educating future generations of doctors.
• High protein diets and their impact on health.
• Knowing our digestive system: tips in creating our own diet.
About Our Guest:
Dr. Michael Klaper is a gifted clinician, internationally-recognized teacher, and sought-after speaker on diet and health. In addition to his clinical practice and private consultations with patients, he is a passionate and devoted educator of physicians and other healthcare professionals about the importance of nutrition in clinical practice and integrative medicine.
Download Dr. Klaper’s “How to Create a Leaner, Healthier Body and a Healthier Life and Health Supporting Eating Plan” here 👉 www.doctorklaper.com
Connect with Dr. Michael:
Website: www.doctorklaper.com
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/MichaelKlaperMD/
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/doctorklaper/
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/michaelklapermd/
Twitter https://twitter.com/michaelklapermd
Mentioned in this episode:
Moving Medicine Forward with Dr. Michael Klaper https://www.doctorklaper.com/
Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine https://www.pcrm.org/
Forks Over Knives https://www.forksoverknives.com/
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"Positive change cannot be made without confidence."
Confidence plays a vital role in making a positive change in your life, work, and the world. It can greatly affect your mindset in the simplest ways. However, it’s not always easy to instill confidence in yourself.
In this episode of This or Something Better, Regan Nelson is joined by Tracy Bagli Hooper from The Confidence Project to talk about how you can gain, improve, and practice your confidence skills. Tracy discusses how confidence isn’t innate in every person, rather it is a skill that needs to be developed over time with experience, and practice.
The discussion includes how confidence is observed in a person’s language, posture, and interpersonal and intrapersonal communication. Tracy shares different techniques on how to sound and look more confident by removing words and actions that inhibit you to shine and be better.
At the end of this episode, you will learn easy strategies to lead with greater confidence.
Episode Highlights:
• How to gain and practice confidence.
• Confidence in a person’s language.
• Words to lose and words to use.
• Confidence techniques and skills.
• How to confidently greet people while social distancing.
• Tracy’s new book: “The New Hello.”
About Our Guest
Tracy Bagli Hooper is a personal coach, corporate speaker, and trainer. Tracy provides a safe environment for professionals to practice confidence-boosting skills that are essential in today’s world. Before launching the Confidence Project, Tracy was a TV reporter and anchor where She learned how to introduce herself with impact, connect with people quickly, and put them at ease, even in stressful situations.
Connect with Tracy:
Website www.confidenceproject.com
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/checkpoint/challengesV2/AQF7K7Gd5awNgwAAAXR7QrZ66upAXtoUGwscTgIOUHpXSb2rfZdu8Op9z04KN7y3qddDrb6TBB3luClpbqLTKlWVAeIIYhyUPQ
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ConfidenceProjectByTracy/
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theconfidence_project/
Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtBQfeZ4xQFNAqkoXsgUXUQ
Email tracy@confidenceproject.com
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Harvard study about confidence https://www.hbs.edu/faculty/Pages/item.aspx?num=51401
The NEW Hello: WHAT TO SAY WHAT TO DO IN THE NEW WORLD OF WORK by Tracy Hooper https://www.amazon.com/NEW-Hello-WHAT-WORLD-WORK/dp/B08P8GB4MB
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It goes without saying that wearing comfortable shoes not only keeps your feet happy but also ensures good posture, prevents injury, and maintains optimal foot care!
For nurses and healthcare professionals, comfort is NOT the best way to describe their work. With constant movement, long hours spent standing, and wearing a comfortable shoe is essential for their productivity, physical health, and wellbeing.
But finding the right one that supports all their needs can be quite a challenge.
In this episode, I invited one of the very few female designers in the footwear industry and the wildly popular personality behind the Nurse Life RN Instagram Channel to talk about the shoe brand that’s revolutionizing nursing footwear.
Find out how BALA footwear is working together with nurses to provide them with the shoe that is a perfect fit for their work and lifestyle! And if you're a nurse or a medical professional, treat your feet with some of BALA footwear’s comfy kicks today!
Episode Highlights:
• What inspired Caprice to create performance footwear for nurses.
• Caprice's journey as a footwear designer, how she got into footwear design, and how she started BALA footwear.
• Taking the risks and going for it.
• What drew Ebi to the field of nursing.
• What kind of shoes nurses are wearing.
• How Ebi’s platform is helping nurses share their voice.
• The difference between BALA footwear and other shoe brands nurses mostly use.
• What the notion of creating or finding something better in your life entails for Caprice and Ebi.
About Our Guests
Caprice Neely
Caprice Neely has been designing performance footwear for the leading brands in the world for the past 25 years. As a CoFounder at BALA, she has focused her experience on nursing. I had the opportunity to sit down with Caprice for our weekly “3 On” interview series to talk about her experience getting to know nurses before building this company and what the design process was like.
Connect with Caprice
Caprice LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/caprice-neely-41b8a27
BALA LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/we-are-bala
Ebi P. RN
Originally from Nigeria. His family moved to Chicago when he was 9. EBi went to Malone University and he's an ICU nurse at UCLA.
Connect with Ebi P., RN:
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nurselifern/
Resources mentioned in this episode:
BALA footwear https://www.wearebala.com/
NurseSpeak website https://nursespeak.com/
NurseSpeak podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nursespeak/id1503421427
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Everyone has a voice that needs to be heard. Your voice is your power and you can either squander it and give it away or you can use it to create lasting change.
In this episode, I had the honor of talking to my long-time friend Muffy Davis. Muffy is a wife, mom, world traveler, State Representative, and a Paralympic Medalist. We’ve known each other for more than 30 years. I have a great deal of respect for her and she’s been my inspiration during the lowest points of my life. Being an activist and an advocate, Muffy shares how she uses her voice to create change in the local arena.
We talk about our shared childhood experiences, her journey and challenges faced, and many more.
Muffy is running for re-election and aims to bring Idaho education to a whole new level. As an athlete and lover of the outdoors, she wants to ensure those lands remain accessible to everyone.
If you want to learn how you can create positive change in your own life despite adversity, then this episode is definitely for you.
Episode Highlights:
• Her vivid recollection of her accident.
• Her experience in a Denver rehab center.
• Muffy’s career transition from athlete to politics.
• Her goal of bringing Utah's 2012 Rehabilitation Act to Idaho.
• How the pandemic is affecting the elections.
• The importance of acceptance and resilience.
• The value of counseling and therapy.
• The role of community in wellbeing.
• Society’s need for more stories of hope.
• Going after your dreams despite setbacks.
• Why a growth mindset is a crucial skill.
• Giving grace to oneself.
• Her definition of a successful election cycle.
• Her advice to anyone going through hardships.
About Our Guest:
Muffy Davis is a civil servant and an elected member of the International Paralympic Committee Governing Board. She’s also a member of the International Olympic Committee’s Legacy & Sustainability Commission, IOC’s 2026 Evaluation Commission, U.S. Olympic Committee’s Paralympic Advisory Committee, and Los Angeles’ 2028 Executive Board.
She’s been a Representative for Idaho for more than two years.
For 20 years now, she’s served as a consultant, writer, and motivational speaker for the company SurThrive. From August 2010 to December 2014, she was a professional Handcyclist for the United States Olympic Committee.
Muffy has also served as the director for Market Development for Disaboom in 2008 and as a development officer at the University of Utah Rehabilitation Center for four years since 2003.
She acquired her degree in Biology from Stanford University in1995.
Connect with Muffy:
Website https://www.muffydavis.com/
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/muffydavis
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sunvalleymuffy/
Twitter https://twitter.com/muffyforidaho
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/muffy-davis-8816775/
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Most of the present-day media we consume are filled with progressive portrayals of diversity. In truth, however, the world hasn’t changed that much.
In this episode, I had the opportunity to have a great conversation with Christopher O.H. Williams. Christopher is a husband, father, university president, and a brand director. He acquired his MBA specializing in Strategy and General Management Economics from Harvard Business School. He received his Economics degree from Morehouse College as Magna Cum Laude.
We talk about how different our house hunting experience was 15 years ago, his daily struggles with racism in the US, his bottomless positivity and outlook in life despite everything he’s been through, and many more.
Christopher is currently living in Africa. The sense of relief he’s gained in relocating has urged him to re-channel his energy from constantly being on defensive mode into doing the things he’s passionate about. You can find him on LinkedIn writing moving articles.
If you want to become re-educated about the reality of racial inequality in the US, then this episode is for you.
Episode Highlights:
• His experience studying as a scholar in the US at the age of 19.
• How he navigated being out of his home country for the first time.
• Daily displays of racial discrimination and microaggressions.
• How he coped and tried to not get in trouble in America.
• His brother’s presence in the country and how that helped him.
• The media’s incomplete and idealistic portrayal of diversity in the US.
• The constant fear of safety especially around law enforcement.
• How the world hasn’t progressed much in terms of race equality.
• The challenges faced by a biracial family.
• The tensions of being in a biracial marriage.
• Leaving a company because of racial discrimination.
• Things that companies can do to address racism.
• Internal vs. external stories of companies regarding diversity.
• The difference between natural and “token” diversity.
• Why the world needs more courageous and uncomfortable conversations.
About Our Guest
Christopher O.H. Williams is a university president and director of an athletic wear company. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Economics from Morehouse College with the distinction of Magna Cum Laude. He also obtained an MBA with a focus on Strategy and General Management at Harvard Business School.
He is the 1st appointed president of the African Leadership University, a not-for-profit institution founded in 2013. The university aims to generate leaders who have outstanding moral codes and strong problem-solving skills. ALU currently has 1,300 students enrolled. Its mission is to create three million African leaders by 2035.
In 2019, Christopher was an executive-in-resident in ALU. He provided lectures on leadership, strategic planning, business case study development, career development, student venture mentoring, and many more.
In addition to his current position as head of an institution, Christopher is also the director of Enda – a proudly Kenyan company that engineers high-quality athletic apparel. It is a brand that’s majority black-owned, with mostly Kenyans holding the company shares. It was also founded and led by Kenyans.
Christopher has also served several director roles for Nike. In 2005, he was the director of Strategic Planning and Business Development for Nike USA Footwear. Two years later, he led Nike’s global brand operations as the director for Strategy Integration and Implementation. And in 2010, he was the Commercial Director and Country Manager for Nike Sales in Malaysia.
Connect with Christopher:
Website https://www.alueducation.com/message-from-christopher-o-h-williams-alu-president/
LinkedIn https://mu.linkedin.com/in/christopherohwilliams?challengeId=AQEsXpHIepQmsQAAAXQ3wRQSDv4jA-ZZQmRg8I1uWsKea8w35iyey_iyPf6bCK0R9hYjFb8JbuZmEToLJydQTBUOKeiYDi0TAQ&submissionId=d354d1c8-bd97-2f16-721c-f001e801005a
Resources mentioned:
Break the Silence! https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/rusty-chains-christopher-o-h-williams?articleId=6674032832748273664#comments-6674032832748273664&trk=public_profile_article_view
Dear Corporation: I read your posts. Now, what next? https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/dear-corporation-i-read-your-posts-now-what-next-williams?articleId=6677976231885045760#comments-6677976231885045760&trk=public_profile_article_view
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When most people think about wellness, they think of diet and exercise.
And while these are necessary for achieving optimal health, they are not enough. What most of us truly aim for and what we truly crave is to feel good and have emotional well-being.
For the very first episode of This or Something Better, I had an enlightening conversation with, Robyn Conley Downs. Robyn was recently named one of the Most Influential Women in Wellness, and she also has a Master's Degree in Education with an emphasis on behavior change.
A self-confessed perfectionist, mom, and my friend for over eight years, Robyn has made herself her own guinea pig. Her own challenges urged her to pursue her research around behavior and mindset, resulting in her new book The Feel Good Effect.
Robyn’s book The Feel Good Effect launches on September 1st. Also available in audiobook format, it will help you reclaim your wellness by making small changes that turn into big results. Robyn is also the host of the top-rated apple Podcast, The Feel Good Effect, where she taps into cutting-edge science around neuroscience, psychology, mindfulness, habits, and mindset.
If you want to feel inspired and be armed with the knowledge to feel good, then this episode is for you!
Get Robyn’s book The Feel Good Effect here 👉 https://www.amazon.com/Feel-Good-Effect-Reclaim-Wellness/dp/1984858246
Episode Highlights:
• How the Real Food Whole Life blog began.
• Why she started The Feel Good Effect podcast.
• Robyn’s rock bottom moments and realizations.
• Her own struggles with perfectionism.
• Mom guilt and how women are too hard on themselves.
• Robyn’s personal definition of wellbeing.
• The striving mindset vs. the feel-good mindset.
• The 4 Ps needed in shifting mindset.
• The life-changing practice of self-compassion.
• The incredible payoffs of shiting thought patterns.
• How our culture rewards perfectionist behavior.
• Emotional wellbeing: What people truly crave for.
• How we’re kinder towards others than ourselves.
• The common pitfalls of trying to do it all.
• The problem with the perfection-based mindset.
• Why the “all or nothing” approach doesn’t work.
• The issues of comparison-based thought patterns.
• Why having a striving mindset only works short-term.
• How shifting your thought patterns changes outcomes.
• How we often forget about our own agency.
• How small changes turn into big results.
• Understanding the role of mindset in wellbeing.
• Why you need to stop being passive in your own life.
• How being a perfectionist makes you less creative.
• The unrealistic wellness advice most of us fall prey to.
About Our Guest
Robyn Conley Downs is the founder of the mission-driven media and education brand, Real Food Whole Life, and the creator of the Feel Good Effect Mindset & Method.
Holding a Master's degree in education with an emphasis on behavior change, and 4 years of public policy & health change at the doctoral level, her work taps into cutting-edge science around mindset, strategies, and habits; and how people create and sustain lasting wellness.
She combines this professional research background with work as a certified yoga teacher, specializing in mindfulness and self-compassion, to share science-based, life-tested, radically simple solutions to help people feel good.
When not writing or speaking, Robyn can be found behind the mic of her Apple-top rated Feel Good Effect podcast, in the kitchen creating simple real food recipes, hiking, reading, or practicing yoga.
Recently named one of the Most Influential Women in Wellness, she lives in Portland, Oregon, with her husband, Andrew, and their daughter Elle.
Connect with Robyn:
Website https://realfoodwholelife.com/
Podcast https://realfoodwholelife.com/fge/
Facebook Group https://web.facebook.com/groups/1849454415339788/?_rdc=1&_rdr
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/realfoodwholelife/
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Welcome to the This or Something Better podcast!
This podcast is committed to stories of innovators and positive change-makers who are dedicated to making the world better.
With all the hardships, uncertainties, injustices, and fear the world is facing today, there has never been a more important time to share stories of hope.
Guests will provide listeners with insights, advice, and inspiration on how to bring positive change to your own life, work and world.
Episode highlights:
• The story behind the podcast.
• My motivations for starting it.
• Nike: How I got there and how I left.
• My This or Something moments.
• Why I created my own company.
• My inspiring work with Beautycounter.
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