Explore every episode of the podcast The Positively Green Podcast
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| The dirty truth about sustainably-made diapers with Amrita Saigal of Kudos | 12 Feb 2024 | 00:37:45 | |
Today on the podcast we have Amrita Saigal, the founder of Kudos. Amrita is extremely passionate about creating sustainable alternatives that perform just as well, if not better, than their non-sustainable counterparts and, as an MIT-trained engineer and material scientist, she has taken this passion to make a real difference. Kudos is the first disposable diaper on the market lined with 100% cotton touching baby's skin. Not plastic or harshly processed bamboo. Why cotton? It's naturally soft, sustainable, and the #1 doctor-recommended material for rash and eczema. The cotton used in Kudos diapers is 100% U.S.-sourced and cleaned with a breakthrough process that utilizes zero chemicals, water, or process heat. In this episode, we chat about:
Be sure to check out Kudos at their website here and use discount code GREEN10 to save 10% on your first order! | |||
| Magical Plants & Flowers with Two Green Witches, Chris Young and Susan Ottaviano | 08 Oct 2023 | 00:52:21 | |
This episode is all about love potions from the garden. Our guests Chris Young and Susan Ottaviano, better known as the 2 Green Witches, believe that all plants are magical. Their new book, The Green Witch’s Guide to Magical Plants & Flowers (6/6/23 Skyhorse Publishing) shares how to bring more love and contentment into your life using flowers, plants and other elements of nature. Unlock the secrets hiding in your garden by transforming everyday flowers, fruits, and plants into bath salts, herbal infusions, soaps, sachets, tinctures, and more. You’ll hear about:
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| Taking care of Mommy: Sex, pregnancy and reproductive health with Dr. Amanda Williams, MD, MPH, FACOG | 23 Feb 2023 | 00:36:25 | |
This episode is all about sexual and reproductive health, and the 4th trimester. Listen in to hear Dr. Williams's recommendations about how to have a healthy sex life, plan for pregnancy, and care for yourself once the baby arrives. You won’t want to miss this episode! Tune in! Dr. Amanda P. Williams, MD, MPH, FACOG is the Medical Director at Mahmee, a maternal healthcare company dedicated to improving health equity and empowering all families with wraparound care during the pregnancy and postpartum period. -- | |||
| Being Earth Positive Using Rosy Soil with guests Chad Massura and Jules Giuliano | 05 Feb 2023 | 00:44:56 | |
On this episode of the Positively Green Podcast, meet Chad Massura and Jules Giuliano from @rosysoil, the first Earth Positive soil company. Hear about how their soil is good for your plants and good for the planet. Listen in! | |||
| Self Care for 2023 with Carrie Stone | 23 Jan 2023 | 00:57:57 | |
In this episode, you will hear Suzette and guest Carrie Stone talk about everyday self care. Carrie Stone is a private practice massage therapist based in Northern California, where she was born and raised. For the last 21 years, Carrie has grown her massage practice from a few clients way back in 2001 to providing over 13,000 massages to date. Not only that, she is owner of MassageLogic - a massage staffing company which has provided onsite massage services for Slack, Marqeta, Planet Labs, Segment, Airtable, and other technology companies in the Bay Area, New York, and Colorado. Carrie is at her best when she is listening to and helping her clients navigate physical and emotional challenges by developing and supporting new wellness strategies. | |||
| The Old White Guy who Questions Everything pt. 2 | 18 Jul 2022 | 00:25:45 | |
On the second half of this thought provoking episode of the Positvely Green Podcast, meet Chris Walker, who describes himself as an “old white guy who questions everything”. Raised in the Santa Clara Valley before it was Silicon Valley–Chris grew up in an agricultural context, working summers drying grapes with his grandfather in Coachella Valley.
You will hear Chris’ thoughts about: - How narratives shape our reality and how we might challenge them - Questioning standards for products and food - Resources and recommendations for additional learning
As a young man, he traveled to Jamaica and volunteered supporting small farmer cooperatives, working for the Social Action Centre in Halfway Tree compiling all of the sugar cane records of the sugar cane cooperative movement of 1970s and 80s Jamaica. Returning to the US, he studied agronomy and pomology at UC Davis, and was involved in the Organic Agriculture movement of 1980's California.
He has lived and worked in Mexico, Morocco, and the United Arab Emirates, where he has resided for the past ten years. | |||
| The Old White Guy who Questions Everything pt. 1 | 11 Jul 2022 | 00:43:17 | |
On the first half of this thought provoking episode of the Positvely Green Podcast, meet Chris Walker, who describes himself as an “old white guy who questions everything”. Raised in the Santa Clara Valley before it was Silicon Valley–Chris grew up in an agricultural context, working summers drying grapes with his grandfather in Coachella Valley.
You will hear Chris’ thoughts about: - How narratives shape our reality and how we might challenge them - Questioning standards for products and food - Resources and recommendations for additional learning
As a young man, he traveled to Jamaica and volunteered supporting small farmer cooperatives, working for the Social Action Centre in Halfway Tree compiling all of the sugar cane records of the sugar cane cooperative movement of 1970s and 80s Jamaica. Returning to the US, he studied agronomy and pomology at UC Davis, and was involved in the Organic Agriculture movement of 1980's California.
He has lived and worked in Mexico, Morocco, and the United Arab Emirates, where he has resided for the past ten years. | |||
| The Truth about Greenwashing with Addie Fisher of Old World New Part 2 | 30 May 2022 | 00:26:46 | |
Addie Fisher is a sustainable lifestyle content creator and the founding editor of Old World New, where she shares tips to live sustainably for people of all backgrounds. Her goal is to provide free access to knowledge that makes living sustainably accessible to underrepresented communities, especially communities of color - all in an entertaining manner. Addie also often shares aspects of her culture as an African American woman, whether that's celebrating Juneteenth and Kwanzaa or sharing her family’s history, in hopes to enlighten, educate, and spread the joy she finds in her heritage. In this episode you’ll hear Addie’s: - Perspectives on greenwashing - Tips for sustainable living - Reasons for learning about local policies Listen in and leave a review! | |||
| The Truth about Greenwashing with Addie Fisher of Old World New Part 1 | 09 May 2022 | 00:41:49 | |
Addie Fisher is a sustainable lifestyle content creator and the founding editor of Old World New, where she shares tips to live sustainably for people of all backgrounds. Her goal is to provide free access to knowledge that makes living sustainably accessible to underrepresented communities, especially communities of color - all in an entertaining manner. Addie also often shares aspects of her culture as an African American woman, whether that's celebrating Juneteenth and Kwanzaa or sharing her family’s history, in hopes to enlighten, educate, and spread the joy she finds in her heritage. In this episode you’ll hear Addie’s: - Perspectives on greenwashing - Tips for sustainable living - Reasons for learning about local policies Listen in and leave a review! | |||
| Zero Waste Chef with Anne-Marie Bonneau | 25 Apr 2022 | 01:07:53 | |
Concerned with the planet’s plastic pollution problem, Anne-Marie Bonneau, the Zero Waste Chef, went plastic-free in 2011 and for her zero waste was the next logical step. Anne-Marie describes herself as someone who is not a huge consumer and who is conscious about her purchases. In this episode you will learn: How to keep your kitchen low waste Ways to decrease waste when grocery shopping How kitchen scraps can be turned in to food
Tune in to learn more from the @zerowastechef | |||
| Earth Day Reflections | 22 Apr 2022 | 00:21:50 | |
Each of us plays a role in reducing our waste and we must go beyond recycling. In this Earth Day episode, Suzette gives her reflections on the meaning of this holiday and offers quick tips for minimizing waste in your everyday life. Tune in to learn about: | |||
| Growing Food Growing People with Leah Lee Burnett | 21 Mar 2022 | 00:54:45 | |
Leah Lee Burnett is the founder and CEO of Growing Food Growing People in St. Louis, MO. whose mission is to Grow food and people through healthy food accessibility and reconnecting to the soil. She is an Urban Farmer and has been growing food for the last six years. A Social Justice advocate at heart. Growing up in the city of St. Louis, there is little access to healthy food, the black community, where the only options are processed and convenience snacks and food that have little to no nutritional value. She took it upon herself to find a solution and start growing food for her family and community. She deeply understands the power in the soil and her non profit, Growing Food Growing People introduces community members to wellness through innovation. She loves growing food and knows that it's bigger than food, it's the soil, the art, the music. | |||
| Finding balance on the homestead, from farming with kids to entrepreneurship, with Jill Winger of The Prairie Homestead | 18 Sep 2023 | 00:50:53 | |
Kelsey is back on the podcast for a fun heart-to-heart with Jill Winger of The Prairie Homestead, one of the foremost homesteading websites since 2010. Jill is a powerhouse in the homesteading community, sharing her love of living off the land with all her readers and listeners. Her practical and authentic teaching style and storytelling have won the hearts of hundreds of thousands of homesteaders across social media and through the top-ranked Old Fashioned on Purpose podcast and the best-selling Prairie Homestead Cookbook. In this episode, we have an honest chat all about:
Jill and her family also run Genuine Beef Company, which ships grass-finished beef nationwide, as well as the Chugwater Soda Fountain. She has been featured in Urban Farm, Farm & Ranch Living, COWGIRL magazine, Woman’s Day, HuffPost, the Wall Street Journal, Wyoming PBS, People, and Buzzfeed. She resides on the Wyoming prairie with her husband, three children, and more farm animals than she can count.
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| Self-care, Wellness and Resiliency with Dr. Anna O'Malley | 04 Mar 2022 | 01:33:29 | |
Dr. Anna O’Malley, is an Integrative Family and Community Medicine physician and founder of Natura Institute of Ecology and Medicine, in the Commonweal Garden, who on a daily basis bears witness to the limiting challenges of the medical or “disease manage-ment” system. She has done a lot of research on anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidative, foods, how to most effectively cleanse and detoxify the body, and preparing foods for maximum nutrition. In this episode we talk about:
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| Farming while Black with Leah Penniman of Soul Fire Farm | 14 Feb 2022 | 00:46:52 | |
Leah Penniman, mother, farmer, ordained spiritual teacher, and author co-founded Soul Fire Farm, an 80-acre farm in New York, with the mission of reclaiming the inherent right to belong to the earth and have agency in the food system for Black and Brown people. She has led thousands through farmer training, on her 80-acre farm in New York and internationally in Mexico, Haiti, and Ghana, building solidarity with different communities to strengthen local food systems. Leah’s book “Farming While Black” is a love song for the earth and her peoples. During this episode, we hear Leah’s stories about:
You’ll also learn about Suzette, and how growing up Haitian in the San Francisco Bay Area inspired her lifelong planting and cooking journey. | |||
| An honest and open conversation about the 2nd and 3rd trimester of pregnancy | 07 Feb 2022 | 01:11:50 | |
We are back on the Positively Green Podcast to talk all about everything you need to know for your 2nd and 3rd trimester of pregnancy. This is a no-nonsense episode full of down-to-earth experience and insight for all our soon-to-be mamas out there. Suzette and I don’t shy away from topics like sex while pregnant, circumcision, itchy breasts - and all the other glorious pregnancy symptoms mamas face as they finish out the last months of their pregnancy.
In this episode we discuss:
Common 2nd and 3rd Trimester symptoms and natural solutions: Leg Cramps - taking Liquid IV or Concentrace and Magnesium supplements Heartburn - Tum’s naturals because there’s no food dye. Fluid retention - wearing Compression socks and switching to a silicone wedding ring Pelvic and low back discomfort - wearing a Maternity belt for support and always sitting on my birth ball. Get your body in the water if you can! Utilize walking and the Spinning Babies stretches (link below). Scratchy skin (tummy and breasts) - Earth Mama’s belly oil. Reduce your showering down to once every two days instead of every day (especially in a winter climate). Applying lotion at night before bed. Breasts increasing in size - be sure to get comfortable bras that don’t restrict your ribcage because your diaphragm will put unnecessary pressure on your pelvic floor if your ribs can’t expand. I love True Body bras and Kindred Bravely’s nursing bras for comfort even before the baby arrives. Numbness and tingling in hands and arms - (Thoracic Outlet Syndrome or Carpal Tunnel Syndrome) this issue especially kept me up at night. I found what worked best to be regular chiropractic care, cranial-sacral therapy, and wearing a wrist brace. The best resources for your 2nd and 3rd trimester: Your birth team! Rely on your OB, midwife, and doula to help you navigate questions and knowledge, it’s their job. Books:
Shop secondhand at Goodwill for maternity clothes as you get bigger. I simply sized up to a L with tops and leggings. BabyList for your baby registry. Have your baby shower before 30 weeks if you can. You are generally more comfortable!! Use Facebook marketplace for the higher-priced baby items and save on getting them secondhand. Exercise:
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| Raising chickens naturally with Lisa Steele of Fresh Eggs Daily | 24 Jan 2022 | 00:54:20 | |
To kick off season 4 of the podcast we have on the queen of the coop herself - Lisa Steele of Fresh Eggs Daily. Lisa has been raising chickens naturally for over a decade on her Fresh Eggs Daily Blog and shares with us all about how you can get started with your first backyard flock. We love her down-to-earth advice on using herbs and natural means to care for your hens. Lisa was and continues to be incredibly generous with her knowledge and insight on chicken care so be sure to tune in! With an audience of nearly a million followers that spans the globe, 5th generation chicken keeper and "eggspert" Lisa Steele is well-recognized as the creative force behind Fresh Eggs Daily®, the most popular destination for natural poultry-keeping advice on the internet, and one of the most influential players in the backyard chicken keeping community. Carrying on her time-honored family tradition (she grew up across the street from her grandparents chicken farm in Massachusetts), Lisa is also a Maine Master Gardener, avid DIYer, and accomplished "coop to kitchen" cook using fresh eggs from her coop and fresh produce and herbs from her gardens on the farm in central Maine she shares with her husband, their corgi, tuxedo cat, and a mixed flock of nearly two dozen chickens, ducks, and geese. With more than 130,000 copies of her six books in print, making her one of the most popular top-selling poultry authors of all time, Lisa is currently working on her seventh - an egg cookbook titled The Fresh Eggs Daily Cookbook which will be published by the Harper Horizon division of HarperCollins in February 2022. Preorder the cookbook at this link! Episode topics:
Stay in touch with Lisa on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, YouTube, and her website. Learn more about Green Willow Homestead’s A-frame Mobile Chicken Tractor Build Plans | |||
| Sustainable and non-toxic home renovation and remodeling tips with Lisa Tharp and ECOS Paints | 25 Oct 2021 | 00:50:52 | |
Today we are chatting about all things non-toxic and sustainable home renovation and remodeling. We have Lisa Tharp, an eco-minded award-winning designer, on the show. She founded Lisa Tharp Design, an international design firm known for its clean-lined artistic blend of the classic with the modern, a hand-crafted custom furniture line, and industry leadership in design practices that support the wellness of people and our planet. Lisa is committed to the idea of a healthy house after her own health challenges were traced back to toxic building materials in previous work environments. She has spent over ten years incorporating healthy building principles into her own design work. She partnered with ECOS Paints because they are a leader in non-toxic, eco-friendly, VOC-free paints that are odor-free. ECOS has been trusted by The Louvre, The Harvard Office of Sustainability, Google Office, as well as Westminster Abbey. In this episode we chat about:
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| How to have a natural and empowered first trimester of your pregnancy | 04 Oct 2021 | 01:02:52 | |
We’ve got some exciting news! The PGP family is growing. Kelsey’s having a baby! Getting through your first trimester can be such a challenge. From morning sickness to fatigue to sleeping issues - your body is going through so many changes as you grow a human. We are sharing tips and tricks on how to get through those first trimester symptoms. We also are going to share the go-to resources that helped us learn and understand the changes our bodies are going through. Resources Mentioned:
Books + Podcasts
Birthing Courses
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| Putting convenience back into the sustainability conversation with Lauren Gropper of Repurpose | 20 Sep 2021 | 00:40:09 | |
Wouldn't be great if we could give ourselves a bit of a break as we strive for sustainability in our everyday lives? That's why we had Lauren Gropper, the founder of Repurpose, on the Positively Green Podcast. Repurpose is one of the leading brands in compostable single-use tableware - meaning you can plan your next BBQ with a clean conscience! Topics discussed:
Shop Repurpose here! Shop our sponsor, The Earthling Co and get 15% off your first order here! | |||
| Turning food waste into compost right on your kitchen counter with Jeremy Lang of Lomi and Pela | 30 Aug 2021 | 00:40:17 | |
The woes of composting your food waste are many. From the odor to messiness, trying to compost at home can be extremely challenging, especially if you don't have composting service or a backyard to finish your compost. That's why we had Jeremy Lang, the founder of Pela and Lomi, on the Positively Green Podcast. In this episode, we learn all about Lomi - the countertop composter that turns your food waste into compost in a matter of hours. No mess and no smell - just finished compost at the push of a button! Jeremy Lang is the Founder and Vice President of Sustainability at Pela. Pela is best known for their biodegradable phone cases and more recently, their countertop composter - Lomi. Pela makes everyday products without everyday waste that educate and inspire a global community of people who are committed to making a positive impact on our planet. As a Certified B Corporation, Climate Neutral Certified, and a member of 1% For The Planet, Pela is on a mission to eliminate 1 billion pounds of waste from the global waste stream and continues to research and develop the most innovative products to create a waste-free future. In this episode we discuss:
Want to preorder your own Lomi? For $50 you can reserve your Lomi at this link before they are sold out! Shop our sponsor, The Earthling Co and get 15% off your first order here! | |||
| Eco-Friendly Back to School Shopping | 17 Aug 2021 | 00:21:02 | |
It's that time of year again! Back to school shopping. In this episode, Suzette will share her eco-friendly back-to-school shopping tips, adapted from an article written by Jennifer Aiken. In this episode you’ll learn about:
Resources mentioned:
It’s easy to get the classroom list and run to the store, but before heading out, take inventory of what you already have. You likely have some of the supplies already. Get your kids involved and help them take part in this practice. Most kids are aware of climate change and want us adults to help them understand how they can be proactive. Back-to-school shopping is a great way to get started. | |||
| Spring Wellness Tips for Health and Vitality | 01 Jun 2021 | 00:53:44 | |
In this episode, we are sharing six wellness tips to slow your mind, strengthen your body, and tend to your spirit for the refreshing season of Spring. We discuss:
Resources mentioned:
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| Repair, Reuse, Reduce with Checo Diaz and Gear Hugger | 03 Sep 2023 | 00:29:15 | |
On this episode of PGP, we’re talking about Gear Hugger with founder Checo Diaz. Like most people, Checo was relying on old-fashioned, toxic lubricants for his tune-ups and to keep his gear in prime condition. He realized there was a disconnect between his love for nature and how he and many other outdoor lovers were inadvertently introducing petroleum and toxic chemicals into the ecosystem through their gear. Checo realized he could create a solution and set out to introduce a better, cleaner plant-powered way to keep his gear going longer while taking petroleum and harmful chemicals out of the equation. His family had been in the industrial lubricant business for 70 years, and he decided to make it his mission to expand his family’s legacy and create a more sustainable, eco-friendly future.
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| Climate action, energy efficient building, intersectionality, and where you can feel empowered with Nate Dewart | 10 May 2021 | 01:13:12 | |
Nate Dewart is a Senior Project Manager at an energy consulting firm in the San Francisco Bay Area. We chat about climate action, policy creation, and intersectionality. In this episode, we discuss:
Resources that can help you get started or continue the fight for better climate policies:
Join us on this episode to hear more about the amazing work going on to support innovation in climate action and how you can get involved! | |||
| Prioritizing Rest and Collectivism with Ashanti Williams of Blackyard Farm Cooperative | 05 Apr 2021 | 00:45:38 | |
Ashanti Williams is a Black female farmer, raised and nurtured by activists and land stewards of the Carolinas and the Bronx. She is passionate about working and learning alongside animals in an effort to create sustainable farm systems that are accessible to Black people. The access to safe learning environments around raising animals as a person of color has not been readily available to her which propelled her to work towards creating them with the Blackyard Farm Cooperative. The Blackyard Farm Cooperative was created by five young Black and Latinx farmers/entrepreneurs in the Bronx working together to build a supportive community for Black farmers and creatives. In their words: It's no coincidence that the people in this country who are most affected by food insecurity have the least access and control of the production of our food. This needs to change. It is crucial that we have autonomy over our food system. The Blackyard Farm Cooperative is dedicated to disrupting the racist and exclusionary spaces that prevent Black farmers from connecting to the land and healing. In this episode we discuss:
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| How to get started with Vermicomposting | 22 Mar 2021 | 00:37:07 | |
Suzette teaches us all about vermicomposting. Landfilling garbage is becoming less and less popular, especially as we are learning about how individuals can help curb climate change. (And large corporations are most responsible, but we can also put our minds on small steps that we can take too.) Most of us think of paper, plastic, and yard waste as garbage, but food waste is a huge percentage of the total waste stream. Did you know that food waste contributes to greenhouse gases? And that by composting with worms, you can efficiently process food waste and turn it into nutrient-dense food for your garden. Have you been thinking about using worms for composting? Maybe a little curious about how to do it? In this episode you’ll learn about:
Vermicomposting can be a fun way to transform your kitchen waste into nutrient-rich food for your garden and plants. It’s also really satisfying to know that you can do your part to process food and decrease greenhouse gases in our environment. | |||
| How to get started with chickens and what you need to know | 08 Mar 2021 | 00:47:35 | |
Suzette asks Kelsey all her most pressing chicken-keeping questions in this episode. Kelsey is a self-appointed crazy chicken lady and shares all of her chicken knowledge with Suzette and our listeners. We talk about:
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Special thanks to our sponsor SavvyRest! | |||
| Healing generational trauma: Connecting with nature and community organizing with Curtis Lee | 26 Feb 2021 | 01:05:22 | |
Youth programs are places where children and young adults find support and camaraderie, often looking to leaders of those programs as mentors and coaches. Sometimes those leaders have been through their own struggles and trauma and use their experiences to guide youth toward better habits and outcomes. One such person is Curtis Lee whose harrowing story about trauma, prison, loss and leadership have made him work with nature as a way of healing trauma, teaching kids about their connection to the larger world, and conservation of our natural spaces. Curtis Junior Lee was born in 1966 in Fresno, California and has been an Oaklander since 1970. He was 1st runner-up for the 2015-2016 Jason Guinto Award, annually given to the top after-school coordinator working within Oakland Unified School District. He formerly served on OUSD Continued Quality Improvement Leadership Team and trained other coordinators within the city on how to improve the quality of their afterschool programs. Additionally, he served as the Aftercare Director for Northern Light Middle School 2016-2017 school year and then went on to become its Physical Education instructor, Athletic Director, and Aftercare Director until the spring of 2020. He is currently the Program Manager for Higherground Neighborhood Development Corporation’s Outdoor Adventure/Distance Learning Hub. In this episode we discuss:
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| Biculturalism and gardening, building community, and home birth with Sandrine Malary | 19 Feb 2021 | 01:04:29 | |
In this episode, we have guest Sandrine Malary. Born and raised in Port-au-Prince, Sandrine Malary is part of a new generation of Haitian artists who maintain close ties to their motherland and its culture. She has a degree in Psychology from the George Washington University, which she uses to relate to her community and to parent. She is a mother of 4 children. Two home-birthed in Ayiti and two in Oakland, CA. With self-sustenance as a life approach, Sandrine has homeschooled her kids, built a home garden, and created home-based online businesses as an artist and educator. Keeping her roots strong, she dances Haitian folklore, teaches Kreyol and her art is very inspired by Vodou. Much of her focus is to uplift, not just Ayiti, but women, black people, and our planet. Sandrine advocates for green, sustainable living with a focus on health and wellness. You can often find her walking local trails with her group “Sistas on the Trail”, creating therapeutic copper jewelry for www.houseofalouba.com, or working on her upcoming vegan cookbook. In this episode we discuss:
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| Black America's Farming Legacy - One Family's Journey | 09 Feb 2021 | 01:32:04 | |
To honor Black America's farming legacy during Black History Month, on this episode we have guest, Mina Wilson. Mina is a community activist and public health professional who shares with us her family's legacy from their arrival in America as enslaved peoples to today. We’ll be talking about family history, farming, interdependence, food sovereignty, and liberation. Show notes:
“If we don’t acknowledge the truth individually and collectively - there is no hope for us” -Mina Wilson | |||
| 6 Winter Wellness Tips for Health and Vitality | 25 Jan 2021 | 00:50:05 | |
In the winter we can all feel a bit "blah" so for this episode we are sharing six winter wellness tips for health and vitality. Suzette and Kelsey go through all six tips and provide actionable info to help give your winter blues a lift! Show Notes:
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| Getting to know Suzette Chaumette our new cohost | 11 Jan 2021 | 01:03:52 | |
Season 3 has launched with a warm welcome to our new cohost Suzette @reducereusesuze. Suzette Chaumette is a public health researcher, gardener, and community activist who is on a lifelong plastic-free journey. She’ll be sharing tips and tricks with you for reducing plastic in your home, office, and garden. In this season premiere, we get to know Suzette through:
Kelsey and Suzette are looking forward to continuing to share our green living journey with our listeners. Together, we’re a pair of sustainable living women who believe in the ethical treatment of people and the earth, the positive power of collaboration and communication, and how we as conscious consumers can be a force for good. Ultimately we believe in the right for all of us to live healthy and abundant lives. With every episode of the Positively Green Podcast, we hope to educate and empower you to live a green life you’ll love. Everyone give Suzette a warm welcome! Special thanks to our sponsor, Savvy Rest. Savvy Rest offers GOTS-certified organic mattresses that are completely customizable. Choose between Soft, Medium, and Firm layers of Dunlop and/or Talalay latex to create a comfortable mattress that is made just for you. | |||
| Catch up with Kelsey and Becca + we tried Salt Room Therapy and here's what happened | 13 Aug 2020 | 00:33:33 | |
We’re about to take a break from new podcast episodes for a while, so we wanted to have an informal chat about some life updates, what’s new with us, and what we’ve been up to! Plus, hear all about our halotherapy (salt room) experience! We recently visited the Salt Room Lake Country and had an awesome time. It’s a holistic and natural treatment that can help with allergies, respiratory conditions, dermatitis, sinus infections, and more. And be sure to check out our sponsor, OSEA! Use code POSITIVELYGREEN10 for $10 off your first purchase of $50+. Thanks for listening! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to stay up to date with all of the latest episodes. You can also follow along with us on Instagram @positivelygreenpodcast. | |||
| My First Year of Motherhood with Annie Chensoff | 28 May 2023 | 00:56:17 | |
Motherhood is a very personal and powerful experience and yet many mothers find themselves receiving advice on how to parent differently or better. We may get it from books, online or from a random stranger on the street--some of it is wanted, most of it is unwanted. One of the things that does warrant more conversation is the transition from being childless to all of a sudden being responsible for another person’s life and well being. In this episode, Suzette talks with Annie Chensoff, a mama, partner, school garden educator, doula and herbalist. One of Annie’s greatest passions in life is connecting with others in the shared joy and love for the natural world; she has done this through designing, building and teaching in gardens for people of all ages for the past 15 years. Annie is the founder and co-director of Partum Gardens, a weekly garden gathering that supports birthing bodies and their families through earth connection, education and community. | |||
| How to open a zero waste store with Jenna Meier of The Glass Pantry | 27 Jul 2020 | 00:51:38 | |
As the demand for eco-friendly and sustainable items rises, more and more zero waste and bulk shops are opening to meet that need! Our guest for this episode is Jenna Meier, the owner of The Glass Pantry, a newly-opened zero waste and bulk store located in the Walkers Point neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI. Her goal is to make your sustainability journey a little bit easier by offering pantry staples, household cleaners, and personal care products in a package-free way. The Glass Pantry offers organic, locally-made products in bulk; allowing you to stock up on everything you need, without producing all the trash. Topics Covered:
Resources Mentioned: Website www.glasspantrymilwaukee.com Facebook @glasspantrymilwaukee Instagram @glasspantrymilwaukee Address: 1039 S. 5th Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53204 And be sure to check out our sponsor, OSEA! Use code POSITIVELYGREEN10 for $10 off your first purchase of $50+. | |||
| How to build a community effort around sustainability with Laura Loucks of the Waukesha County Green Team | 13 Jul 2020 | 00:42:32 | |
Do you ever feel like you’re on an island when it comes to caring about sustainability? Do you wish you could get involved with a local group that also shares that passion? You can! Please welcome our guest Laura Loucks, Volunteer Coordinator with the Waukesha County Green Team, as we learn about green teams and building a community effort around sustainable living. Topics Covered:
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Get involved with the Waukesha Green Team: Website: waukeshacountygreenteam.org Podcast: GreenCast Facebook: @WaukeshaCountyGreenTeam Instagram: @wcgtgreencast Volunteer: Sign up here Shop: “One Simple Act” Cards And be sure to check out our sponsor, OSEA! Use code POSITIVELYGREEN10 for $10 off your first purchase of $50+. Thanks for listening! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to stay up to date with all of the latest episodes. You can also follow along with us on Instagram @positivelygreenpodcast. | |||
| Where regenerative agriculture gets it wrong and what we can do about it with Chris Newman of Sylvanaqua Farms | 08 Jun 2020 | 01:15:38 | |
We’re having an important conversation today about the intersection of race and agriculture, the glaring issues within the clean food movement, and how regenerative agriculture keeps getting it wrong with Chris Newman. Chris is the co-founder of Sylvanaqua Farms, which is based in the D.C. region. They raise forest-raised pork, grass-fed beef, and pastured chicken and eggs. Chris offers a unique perspective on regenerative agriculture and where mainstream regenerative ag gets it wrong. A member of the Choptico Band of Piscataway Indians, Chris places a heavy emphasis on the indigenous ethics, values, and knowledge serving as the (often unacknowledged) foundation of the modern permaculture movement, and the decolonized worldview necessary to ensure the sustainable stewardship of natural resources. An engineer and technologist by trade, he also accepts and explores the potential of modern scientific innovation to address the gaps left by ecosystem farming in solving a sustainability problem wherein timeliness is a factor. Topics Covered:
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You can follow Chris @sylvanaquafarms on Instagram and visit their website www.sylvanaqua.com. If you’re feeling generous, you can send money to @sylvanaquafarms on Venmo. Thanks for listening! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to stay up to date with all of the latest episodes. You can also follow along with us on Instagram @positivelygreenpodcast. | |||
| How to reframe the power of your vote with Nathaniel Stinnett of the Environmental Voter Project | 01 Jun 2020 | 00:51:35 | |
We’re heading to the polls and chatting all about voting today! We interview Nathaniel Stinnett, founder of the Environmental Voter Project, a nonpartisan nonprofit organization that aims to significantly increase voter demand for environmental leadership by identifying inactive environmentalists and then turning them into consistent activists and voters. Resources mentioned:
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Volunteer or get involved here Sign the Environmental Voter Pledge Thanks for listening! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to stay up to date with all of the latest episodes. You can also follow along with us on Instagram @positivelygreenpodcast. | |||
| Refill, reuse, rejoice! Featuring Plaine Products CEO, Lindsey McCoy | 11 May 2020 | 00:41:46 | |
We have another awesome lady boss guest on the Positively Green Podcast today! We chat with the CEO of Plaine Products, Lindsey McCoy. They are a natural, refillable, zero waste body care brand that you will LOVE. Get an inside scoop of what it’s like running a sustainable business and learn how they have helped divert over 100,000 plastic bottles from landfills to date! Topics covered in this episode:
You can use the code POSITIVELYGREEN for 20% off your Plaine Products order at checkout! Click here to shop. Need help switching to natural cosmetics and skincare? Book your green beauty consultation with Becca here: https://organicallybecca.com/consult | |||
| How to create community resilience using the Transition Network with Ratih Sutrisno | 26 Apr 2020 | 00:43:20 | |
Please welcome Ratih Sutrisno, the Communications & Outreach Coordinator at Transition US, the national hub representing the Transition Movement in the United States. This is a grassroots movement and method of communities coming together to reimagine and rebuild our world. It’s based on fostering a deeper connection and acting locally to become self-sufficient and build community resilience. In this episode, we chat about:
Grab the 10 Stories of Transition in the US book to learn more and see some success stories.
Connect with the Transition Network: International Website https://transitionnetwork.org National Hub https://www.transitionus.org/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TransitionUS/ Donate to the Community Resilience Stimulus Fund: https://www.transitionus.org/stimulus
And be sure to check out our sponsor, OSEA! Use code POSITIVELYGREEN10 for $10 off your first purchase of $50+. | |||
| Holistic Dog Care and Raw Diet Tips with Roberta Donaldson | 13 Apr 2020 | 01:08:27 | |
Please welcome back Roberta Donaldson from Millennial Cat Mom! This episode has gone to the dogs. As in, we’re talking all about holistic and sustainable dog care today. Topics Covered:
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| Cheers to drinking Natural Wine with Allie Kruse of Nonfiction Wine | 29 Mar 2020 | 00:47:12 | |
Grab a glass of (natural) wine and join us for a virtual happy hour! We have special guest Allie Kruse, owner of Nonfiction Natural Wines in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She drops some major knowledge about all things natural, organic, low-intervention wine. Topics Covered:
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You can visit Nonfiction Natural Wines at 800 E. Potter Avenue in Bay View, Milwaukee. Or go to www.nonfictionwine.com to learn more or order ahead for pickup. Follow Allie on Instagram @nonfictionwine. Cheers! | |||
| Nine simple ways to make your home a healthier and safer environment | 14 Mar 2020 | 00:44:24 | |
As more and more of us are working remotely and practicing social distancing as the coronavirus hits the US, we thought it would be helpful to share nine simple ways you can make your home a healthier and safer environment. We hope these tips bring you peace of mind and give you a sense of control during this scary time! According to the EPA, the average American indoor environment is 2 to 5 times more polluted than the outdoor air. The EPA also stated that the worst air pollution in our nation is right inside our own homes and workplaces and that 50% of all illness is connected to the indoor air quality. Crazy! Thankfully there are many easy ways to help improve this, which we address in today’s episode: Show Notes:
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| The Top 6 Ways To Make 2020 Your Most Sustainable Year Yet | 02 Mar 2020 | 00:34:19 | |
We’re back for Season 2, hooray! Today we’re taking a look at where the top U.S. emissions came from in 2019, and the top six ways you can mindfully live a more eco-friendly and sustainable life in 2020. RESOURCES MENTIONED:
And be sure to check out our sponsor, OSEA! Use code POSITIVELYGREEN10 for $10 off your first purchase of $50+. REFERENCES: | |||
| Spring Wellness Tips with Carrie Stone | 15 May 2023 | 00:58:27 | |
In part 2 of the 2023 PGP wellness series, we’re talking all about self care with Carrie Stone, licensed massage therapist. Suzette and Carrie share easy self-care tips that we can do in our everyday lives. This episode is about so much more than a spa date! You don’t want to miss what these two are talking about, including how self-care is often closer than you think. | |||
| What's next for Becca and Kelsey + Season 1 Recap | 07 Oct 2019 | 00:40:53 | |
We can hardly believe it's been a year since we launched the Positively Green Podcast. Launching this sustainable and holistic living podcast has been such a joy. We both love seeing your sustainable swaps, hearing what episodes have inspired you to change your habits, and creating content that can hopefully make a positive impact as we curb climate change.
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To grab Kelsey’s ebook The Holistic Home and learn how to live sustainably room by room in your own home, click here.
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| Sustainable and Toxin-Free Cat Care with Roberta Donaldson of The Millennial Cat Mom | 23 Sep 2019 | 01:17:45 | |
For all our earth-friendly cat moms and dads out there, we have got the purr-fect episode for you. If you have been wondering how to care for your kitty in a sustainable and toxin-free way, Roberta Donaldson of The Millennial Cat Mom is here to help. In this episode we learn why cats are true carnivores and how to source ethically raised meat for the healthiest and most sustainable feline diet possible. We also cover everything from eco-friendly litter box care to zero-waste cat toys.
Roberta Donaldson is an Environmental Scientist and Conservation Biologist by day and passionate pet parent by night. She is the creator of the blog Millennial Cat Mom and is the pet parent of her two beautiful fur children, Loki and Lambeau. Roberta’s goal is to inspire pet parents everywhere to take their pet's health into their own hands by providing knowledge and resources about the monster that is the pet food industry. She was born and raised in Milwaukee, WI, but is now lost in the mountains in Denver, CO.
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| Why the oil cleansing method is the best way to beautify your skin with Emma of The Sunday Standard | 09 Sep 2019 | 00:56:41 | |
This week on The Positively Green Podcast we have organic skincare formulator Emma, founder of The Sunday Standard. Becca and Kelsey have both dealt with acne-prone skin, so chatting with Emma about her nourishing facial products was so enlightening. We've both been implementing the Oil Cleansing Method (OCM) for a while and Emma took our understanding of why it works to a whole new level. If you've been curious how OCM works or you have been trying it for a while and want to take it a step further, this episode is for you! The Sunday Standard is a beauty brand based in Milwaukee, WI. Emma's products are made with non-toxic, plant-derived ingredients and are formulated to heal blemish-prone skin from the inside out. In this episode, we chat with Emma about:
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If you want to give her products a try, just use code POSITIVELYGREEN for 10% off your first purchase! | |||
| Holistic tips for a good night's sleep, acupressure, and integrative medicine with Kate Eskuri, RN | 26 Aug 2019 | 01:13:33 | |
On today’s episode of the Positively Green Podcast, we have special guest, Kate Eskuri. Kate is a Minnesota girl, registered nurse, holistic health junkie, and the voice behind The Foundation Blog, a modern woman's guide to all things slow living, integrative health, and holistic self-care. Kate got her nursing degree at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities where competed in Division I track, graduated with honors and completed years of health research introducing yoga to older female adults. Upon graduating and working as an RN at the Mayo Clinic ICU, Kate felt a longing to specialize in holistic health. Kate is currently getting her doctorate degree in Integrative Health and Healing and is passionate about helping women maximize their health by simple + foundational health practices: quality nutrition, natural remedies, mindset-shifts, and holistic practices. Kate's healthcare experience is a unique blend of Western and Eastern. Having worked in an ICU setting and also studying integrative health, she believes in the miracle of modern medicine, but also encourages patients to get back to their "roots" of quality nutrition, slow living, and being intentional with their health. In this episode we discuss:
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