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Latest Episodes
194: Food Waste Myths, Sustainable Influencing | Brennan Coker
We're joined by Brennan Coker: content creator, food waste reduction superstar, and friend of the pod. Today's conversation is a friendly, fluid mix of take-home tips to reduce your own food waste and Brennan's reflections on becoming a TikTok educator.
193: Does Personal Action Matter? Letting Go of Eco-Guilt
Were exploring a common sentiment in the sustainability space: eco-guilt, or any feelings of shortfalls around our own environmental action. Were discussing the causes of these emotions, and how we can rationalize giving ourselves some grace around thes
192: Fashion History: Social Commentaries on Women + Clothes | Dr. Kimberly Chrisman-Campbell
We're joined by fashion historian Dr. Kimberly Chrisman-Campbell for a fun, thoughtful conversation on women's ever-changing relationships with clothing. We explore the historical context of natural fibers and wedding gowns, and discuss the influence of t
191: Divesting, Philanthropy + Value-Driven Spending | Sharon Schneider
We're joined by Sharon Schneider, impact investor, social entrepreneur, and author of recently released Handbook for an Integrated Life: A Practical Guide to Aligning Your Everyday Choices With Your Internal Compass. We discuss the shady things big banks
190: In Our Casual Elegance Era
We're talking today about practices and products that give the air of casual elegance - the girl that's always put together but never trying too hard, can host on a whim, and loves a little indulgent skincare. Creating moments of little luxury does not me
189: We're Melting! The Problem with Heat Waves in the UK
Climate change has been front-and-center in the news this week - we're breaking down *the big deal* with heat waves across the United Kingdom, from public health to city infrastructure. More for you: Episode 152: Heat Waves, MegaDroughts, + Wildfires...
188: How To Consciously Clean Out Your Closet
We're walking through one of the trickest parts of building a more sustainable, ethical wardrobe: cleaning out the closet you already have! I've got five easy tips on how to critically assess what you already own, plus a handful of questions to ask yourse
187: Poisoned Water | Book Club with N'Dea Irvin-Choy
Poisoned Water: How The Citizens of Flint, Michigan, Fought For Their Lives and Warned the Nation is a powerful, personable reflection on one of the biggest public health failures in modern American history. We're reading this month with N'Dea Irvin-Choy
186: The Big Deal with West Virginia vs. EPA
How can the EPA actually tackle climate change? West Virginia vs EPA ruled that the agency doesn't have authority to regulate emissions reductions - so now what do we do about greenhouse gases? We're breaking down the case today, better understanding the
185: A Woman's Right To Her Body + Climate Change
Today's episode is emotional - we are discussing the SCOTUS decision to overturn Roe v Wade, effectively retracting the constitutional right to abortion. We review what this decision means for women living in poverty, BIPOC women, women threatened by extr