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Have Guitar Will Travel Podcast116 - Gunnar Nelson116 - Gunnar Nelson
In episode 116 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host James Patrick Regan speaks with guitarist and singer (and multi instrumentalist) Gunnar Nelson. With his twin brother Matthew they perform as Nelson (the band from the ‘80’s) and they are the sons of the late Ricky Nelson.
In their conversation they cover:
Moving from LA to Nashville 23 years ago… making him a Nashville local and the benefits of living in Nashville.
They talk about Gunnar’s role in Nelson, as the principal songwriter and the guy who does the heavy lifting in t...
2024-07-1700 min
Clean & Green LivingHow Toxic Chemicals Impact Your Hormonal Health with Dr. Lora ShahineIt’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 chemi...
2024-06-2537 minClean & Green LivingHow Toxic Chemicals Impact Your Hormonal Health with Dr. Lora ShahineIt’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 chemi...
2024-06-2537 minHave Guitar Will Travel Podcast112 - Barry Sless (Bob Weir, David Nelson, Moonalice)112 - Barry Sless (Bob Weir, David Nelson, Moonalice)
In episode 112 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine host James Patrick Regan is speaking with guitarist and pedal steel guitarist, Barry Sless. Barry is currently performing with David Nelson (from the New Riders of the Purple Sage), Bob Weir (of the Grateful Dead) and Wolf Bros and Moonalice amongst others.
In their conversation they discussed:
Growing up on the East Coast in the Baltimore area and how guitar and pedal steel became a part of Barry’s life.
They talk about his guitar abilities on bot...
2024-06-2000 min
Clean & Green LivingBeing Crunchi with Melanie Petschke: Safety and Sustainability Without SacrificeIn 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 f...
2024-06-1843 minClean & Green LivingBeing Crunchi with Melanie Petschke: Safety and Sustainability Without SacrificeIn 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 f...
2024-06-1843 min
Clean & Green LivingHow to Make Your Neighborhood Non-Toxic with Kim KonteTake 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 insec...
2024-06-1135 minClean & Green LivingHow to Make Your Neighborhood Non-Toxic with Kim KonteTake 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 insec...
2024-06-1135 min
Clean & Green LivingUncovering the Toxic Secrets of Your MattressWe 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...
2024-06-0427 minClean & Green LivingUncovering the Toxic Secrets of Your MattressWe 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...
2024-06-0427 min
Clean & Green LivingSimple Steps to Reduce Toxins in Your Home With Andy PaceI 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...
2024-05-2141 minClean & Green LivingSimple Steps to Reduce Toxins in Your Home With Andy PaceI 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...
2024-05-2141 min
Clean & Green LivingClean Beauty Myths & Facts with Krupa KoestlineHave 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 a...
2024-05-1436 minClean & Green LivingClean Beauty Myths & Facts with Krupa KoestlineHave 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 a...
2024-05-1436 min
Clean & Green LivingFive ways to Make Your Kitchen Safer & More SustainableOur 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...
2024-05-0717 minClean & Green LivingFive ways to Make Your Kitchen Safer & More SustainableOur 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...
2024-05-0717 min
DishWithDina096. Dishing with Regan Nelson, Researcher, Health Educator, and AdvocateIn honor of #EarthDay this month, Regan and Dina dish about our exposure to toxic chemicals—especially those found in cosmetics and textiles—and how to make small, but sustainable changes, to not only maximize our overall health but to protect our planet as well.
Regan Nelson is on a mission to share her knowledge and resources needed to live a safer, healthier, and more sustainable life. She’s combining a passion for cleaner living with her master’s degree in physiology and 20 years of working in innovation and consumer insights to be your researcher and guide.
Connect with Regan on...
2024-04-3050 min
Clean & Green LivingFinding Your Low Tox Life with Alexx StuartAre 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 reco...
2024-04-3043 minClean & Green LivingFinding Your Low Tox Life with Alexx StuartAre 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 reco...
2024-04-3043 min
Clean & Green LivingLive Better With Less With Stephanie SeferianAre 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 ado...
2024-04-2334 minClean & Green LivingLive Better With Less With Stephanie SeferianAre 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 ado...
2024-04-2334 min
Clean & Green LivingHow to Compost Your Underwear with Stacy GraceDid 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 choi...
2024-04-1633 minClean & Green LivingHow to Compost Your Underwear with Stacy GraceDid 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 choi...
2024-04-1633 min
Clean & Green LivingThe Dirty Truth About Fragrance With Ashlee PosnerWhen 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 becau...
2024-04-0930 minClean & Green LivingThe Dirty Truth About Fragrance With Ashlee PosnerWhen 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 becau...
2024-04-0930 min
Clean & Green LivingWhat Stinks About Your Deodorant & How to Clean Up Your PitsWhat 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 n...
2024-04-0213 minClean & Green LivingWhat Stinks About Your Deodorant & How to Clean Up Your PitsWhat 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 n...
2024-04-0213 min
Clean & Green LivingFive ways to make your laundry room safer and more sustainableHave 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...
2024-03-2614 minClean & Green LivingFive ways to make your laundry room safer and more sustainableHave 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...
2024-03-2614 min
Clean & Green LivingCutting Out Toxins: A Key to Breast Cancer Prevention with Suzanne Price1 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...
2024-03-1939 minClean & Green LivingCutting Out Toxins: A Key to Breast Cancer Prevention with Suzanne Price1 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...
2024-03-1939 min
Clean & Green LivingThe Life-Changing Power of Tossing The Toxins With Allison Evans of Branch BasicsToday, 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 antide...
2024-03-1243 minClean & Green LivingThe Life-Changing Power of Tossing The Toxins With Allison Evans of Branch BasicsToday, 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 antide...
2024-03-1243 min
Clean & Green LivingWhy Lead in Stanley Cups Shouldn't Be Your Biggest ConcernIf 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...
2024-03-0517 minClean & Green LivingWhy Lead in Stanley Cups Shouldn't Be Your Biggest ConcernIf 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...
2024-03-0517 min
Clean & Green LivingHow to Protect Yourself From Glyphosate with Kelly RyersonMy 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...
2024-02-2734 minClean & Green LivingHow to Protect Yourself From Glyphosate with Kelly RyersonMy 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...
2024-02-2734 min
Clean & Green LivingHow Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals are Impacting Your Health and What to do About it With Dr. Leo TrasandeIt’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...
2024-02-2033 minClean & Green LivingHow Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals are Impacting Your Health and What to do About it With Dr. Leo TrasandeIt’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...
2024-02-2033 min
Clean & Green LivingStrengthen Your Immunity by Reducing Your Exposure to Toxic Chemicals With Dr. Kara WadaThere 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 phy...
2024-02-1337 minClean & Green LivingStrengthen Your Immunity by Reducing Your Exposure to Toxic Chemicals With Dr. Kara WadaThere 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 phy...
2024-02-1337 min
Clean & Green LivingWhat you need to know about chemical vs physical sunscreen with Christina RossHave 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 an...
2024-02-0635 minClean & Green LivingWhat you need to know about chemical vs physical sunscreen with Christina RossHave 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 an...
2024-02-0635 min
Clean & Green LivingEight Cost-Free Ways to Reduce Your Exposure to Toxic ChemicalsLiving 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 Connect with Regan
2024-01-3017 minClean & Green LivingEight Cost-Free Ways to Reduce Your Exposure to Toxic ChemicalsLiving 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 Connect with Regan
2024-01-3017 min
Clean & Green LivingWhat you need to know about Clean Beauty with Mia Davis and Christina RossThere 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...
2024-01-2344 minClean & Green LivingWhat you need to know about Clean Beauty with Mia Davis and Christina RossThere 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...
2024-01-2344 min
Limitless Podcast with Deanna HerrinEpisode 145: Leading Ladies with Regan NelsonThis special guest episode of the Limitless podcast revolves around personal and professional empowerment, driven by courage, intentional decision-making, and a commitment to promoting safer and healthier living. Reagan Nelson shares her journey of transitioning from a corporate job to entrepreneurship, underlining the importance of courage in making significant life changes. Regan will inspire you to take action despite your limiting beliefs, embracing discomfort, and leveraging experiences as stepping stones for continuous improvement.Regan Nelson is an innovator, educator and positive changemaker. As a seasoned consumer insights and innovation professional, she has nearly 20 years...
2024-01-1636 min
Clean & Green LivingHow to Reduce Your Exposure to Toxic Chemicals in Your Clothes with Alden WickerHave 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...
2024-01-1640 minClean & Green LivingHow to Reduce Your Exposure to Toxic Chemicals in Your Clothes with Alden WickerHave 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...
2024-01-1640 min
Ageless FutureStem Cell Innovations with Dr. Tim Nelson & Regan ArchibaldSummary of the Podcast:Regan Archibald interviews Dr. Tim Nelson, the CEO of HeartWorks and a leading expert in stem cell research. They discuss the evolution of stem cell technology over two decades, highlighting the paradigm shift from human embryonic stem cells to induced pluripotent stem cells. Dr. Nelson emphasizes the ethical and scientific challenges associated with embryonic stem cells and the groundbreaking potential of induced pluripotent stem cells.The conversation delves into Dr. Nelson's experience at the Mayo Clinic and the significant advancements in stem cell research, particularly in the field of regenerating heart tissue. He shares...
2024-01-1242 min
Money Through Ease053 Boost Business Efficiency: Mastering Automation with Amanda NelsonDon't let them fool you, computer programming is as simple as 'if this happens, then this happens.' - Amanda Nelson
Do you want to transform your small business into a well-oiled machine, with tasks automated and responsibilities effectively delegated? Wondering how you can achieve a seamless workflow and ultimately boost efficiency and productivity? Look no further! My expert guest, Amanda Nelson, will be sharing the solution to help you achieve the desired outcome of streamlining your business processes and increasing overall effectiveness. Get
ready to unlock the potential of automation and delegation and take your business...
2023-11-2439 min
Flaman ConnectThe Lori Story | Interview with Lori Nelson | TopKropWhat do a palm civet and a percolator have in common? Get ready to make your “Ewww” face when Trevor, Regan, and Mitch deliver the unfiltered answer.Next: Diesel, gasoline, electric, or chain hooked to an old exercise bike. Which one of these options is so ridiculous that Flaman’s Shaun Gettis won’t even mention it when he talks about powering your auger?Then Lori Nelson of TopKrop drops by for some non-stop non-shop talk. Turns out there’s a lot more to her than a great career as a highly efficient Procurement and Logistics...
2023-04-2452 min
Clean & Green LivingThe Lost and Found Wellness Podcast with Regan NelsonOur 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 Support the Podcast ...
2022-12-2757 minClean & Green LivingThe Lost and Found Wellness Podcast with Regan NelsonOur 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 Support the Podcast ...
2022-12-2757 min
Let's Rijois TogetherEpisode 17: Interview with Beautycounter's Regan Nelson + Greenhouse Challenge #3Meet Regan Nelson, clean living expert and brand advocate for Beautycounter, a beauty company leading a movement to a future where all beauty is clean beauty. Discover the company’s push for legislative initiatives to inspire Congress and consumers to take more action to protect our health; Regan’s can’t-live-without sunscreen for an active outdoor life and snow days in Idaho; and more facts about safer, cleaner, more sustainable living in this AMA interview.
Greenhouse Challenge #3: Three winners will get rewarded for participating in the challenge and take home Beautycounter's “Best In Clean Heroes” gift sets (challenge k...
2022-11-1354 min
Becoming Immune ConfidentEpisode 35: Stepping into Advocacy with Regan Nelson Regan Nelson is a lifelong learner, and self-development junkie and is constantly thinking about and planning for “something better”. Through her Podcast, This or Something Better, Regan shares stories of innovators and positive changemakers committed to making the world better.Regan holds and BS and MS in exercise physiology and spent 6 years working at Nike in Innovation. Since leaving Nike, Regan has worked as a consumer insights and innovation consultant helping large brands and startups improve products and consumer experience. Regan’s own quest for the “something better” comes through her work as a Senior Director with Beautycoun...
2022-09-1445 min
Clean & Green LivingFiber Fueled with Dr. Will BulsiewiczWhen 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 boo...
2022-05-1755 minClean & Green LivingFiber Fueled with Dr. Will BulsiewiczWhen 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 boo...
2022-05-1755 min
Clean & Green LivingBuilding a Circular Food System with Kate Flynn of Sun & Swell FoodsWhile 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 compa...
2022-05-1045 minClean & Green LivingBuilding a Circular Food System with Kate Flynn of Sun & Swell FoodsWhile 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 compa...
2022-05-1045 min
Clean & Green LivingGirls Who Green The World with Diana KappIn 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...
2022-05-0345 minClean & Green LivingGirls Who Green The World with Diana KappIn 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...
2022-05-0345 min
Clean & Green LivingFind Your Voice, Change Your Life with Dr. Doreen DowningI 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...
2022-04-2625 minClean & Green LivingFind Your Voice, Change Your Life with Dr. Doreen DowningI 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...
2022-04-2625 min
Clean & Green LivingAdulting with Julie Lythcott-HaimsWhen 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 p...
2022-04-1943 minClean & Green LivingAdulting with Julie Lythcott-HaimsWhen 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 p...
2022-04-1943 min
Clean & Green LivingRedefining Success with Kimberly Turner EngLast 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 ha...
2022-04-1238 minClean & Green LivingRedefining Success with Kimberly Turner EngLast 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 ha...
2022-04-1238 min
Clean & Green LivingPersonal and Professional Self-Discovery with Sadie Lincoln of Barre3Over 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 Sad...
2022-03-2244 minClean & Green LivingPersonal and Professional Self-Discovery with Sadie Lincoln of Barre3Over 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 Sad...
2022-03-2244 min
Clean & Green LivingAchieving Equity Through Education with Naomi Runkel and Kate RistowThere 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...
2022-03-1538 minClean & Green LivingAchieving Equity Through Education with Naomi Runkel and Kate RistowThere 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...
2022-03-1538 min
Clean & Green LivingBiocircularity with Noah Swartz of EremSustainability 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....
2022-03-0839 minClean & Green LivingBiocircularity with Noah Swartz of EremSustainability 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....
2022-03-0839 min
Clean & Green LivingGive, Get, and Share Joy with Regina Ellis of Children’s Cancer AssociationI 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...
2022-03-0140 minClean & Green LivingGive, Get, and Share Joy with Regina Ellis of Children’s Cancer AssociationI 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...
2022-03-0140 min
Clean & Green LivingTossing The Toxins with Allison Evans of Branch BasicsEveryday 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...
2022-02-2249 minClean & Green LivingTossing The Toxins with Allison Evans of Branch BasicsEveryday 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...
2022-02-2249 min
Clean & Green LivingEmpowering Kids Through Storytelling with Jelani MemoryIn 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 r...
2022-02-1537 minClean & Green LivingEmpowering Kids Through Storytelling with Jelani MemoryIn 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 r...
2022-02-1537 min
Clean & Green LivingChanging the Game for Girls with Kim WoozyWhat 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 com...
2022-02-0842 minClean & Green LivingChanging the Game for Girls with Kim WoozyWhat 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 com...
2022-02-0842 min
Clean & Green LivingReconnecting to Your Innernet with Holly Ruth FiniganThe 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...
2022-02-0147 minClean & Green LivingReconnecting to Your Innernet with Holly Ruth FiniganThe 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...
2022-02-0147 min
Clean & Green Living“And Then I” with Regan Nelson and Christine GrimmIn 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...
2021-12-281h 01Clean & Green Living“And Then I” with Regan Nelson and Christine GrimmIn 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...
2021-12-281h 01
Clean & Green LivingLess Phone and More Fun with Catherine PriceHello, 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 scr...
2021-12-211h 00Clean & Green LivingLess Phone and More Fun with Catherine PriceHello, 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 scr...
2021-12-211h 00
Clean & Green LivingThe Life Brief with Bonnie WanHave 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 mar...
2021-09-0742 min
Clean & Green LivingPioneering The End of Waste with Scott Hamlin of LooptworksEach 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 r...
2021-09-0139 min
Clean & Green LivingSeeding Change with Richard Yelland and Jeremy BlackNever 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...
2021-06-2939 min
Clean & Green LivingFor Goodness Cakes with Jaime LehmanIs 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 i...
2021-06-2237 min
Clean & Green LivingThe Proof is In The PlantsWe 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 plan...
2021-06-1546 min
Clean & Green LivingOut and Back with Hillary AllenMany 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 f...
2021-06-0843 min
Clean & Green LivingModern Day Manners with Lizzie PostMaybe 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...
2021-06-0145 min