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Latest Episodes

138: Holistic Skincare | Dr. Mamina Turegano
February 02, 2021

Dr. Mamina Turegano is a triple board certified dermatologist, internist, and dermatopathologist. Dr Mamina’s content has in recently months completely taken the internet by storm, because she provides bite-sized educational moments,

137: What to Expect From the Biden Administration on Climate & Environment | Dr. Gretchen Goldman, Union of Concerned Scientists
January 20, 2021

We are celebrating Inauguration Day 2021 with Dr. Gretchen Goldman! Today, Gretchen and I speak about what happened to environmental protection during the Trump Administration, and then start to set the scene for what we can expect from the incoming Bi...

136: What is Social Sustainability?
January 05, 2021

We are opening up our year by acknowledging what must come before we can reasonably expect people to care about the environment: social sustainability. At its core, social sustainability looks at the societal structures in place that allow people to li...

135: The Real Problems with Fast Fashion: How Racism, Classism, + Saviorism Perpetuate an Exploitive System | Aja Barber
December 22, 2020

Aja Barber is a celebrated writer and stylist focused on the intersection of fashion and equity issues. We touch on two of her recent conversations: #IQuitFastFashionBecause, and the myth of fast fashion existing “for poor people,

134: How To Communicate Science; Climate Democracy and Equity | Danni Washington
December 10, 2020

We are joined by superstar science communicator Danni Washington! Danni Washington is a TV host and Science Communicator who is also the first African-American woman to host her own science television series.

133: The Science of Skin + Myths of the Beauty Industry | Jessica DeFino
December 01, 2020

Jessica DeFino is a beauty reporter covering supportive, sustainable skincare based in science and spirituality. She has made a serious name for herself as a beauty reporter firstly specializing in clean beauty, which is a niche,

132: 5 Tips For Conscious Consumption During The Holidays 2020
November 27, 2020

The annual Black Friday episode! Holiday sales are here, our inboxes are flooded, and we are all wondering: how much is *too* much to spend this year? In this episode we are reflecting on what we’ve learned this year: mindful spending means reassessing...

131: Natural Beauty: Wildcrafting, Science-Backed Skincare + Making Your Dreams Reality | Kendra Kolb Butler, Alpyn Beauty
November 17, 2020

Kendra Kolb Butler, founder of Alpyn Beauty, traded NYC for Jackson Hole five years ago and never looked back. Today, she’s sharing what she’s learned about skincare, the potency of plants, starting a beauty brand in Wyoming,

130: Thrift Tips, Garment Workers Protection Act, Ethical Secondhand | Emily Stochl, Pre-Loved Podcast
November 11, 2020

We are joined by secondhand expert Emily Stochl of Pre-Loved Podcast! We are discussing the global and domestic secondhand economy; supporting garment workers and the Garment Workers’ Protection Act; scratching the surface of the gentrification of thri...

129: Sustainable Minimalism: How to Declutter and Set Boundaries for Eco-Friendly Living | Stephanie Seferian, Sustainable Minimalists Podcast
November 03, 2020

We’re joined by Stephanie Seferian of Sustainable Minimalists! Stephanie of Mama Minimalist is a mom inspiring others to reevaluate their “stuff” without compromising on their environmental commitments. Stephanie and I discuss her philosophy of the sus...