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 di…

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, pla…

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 t…

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 petro…

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…

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 c…

Guess who is on today’s special Earth Day episode? Tune in to find out! We’re talking all about our favorite things for Earth Day! This is an episode full of tips for making Earth Day everyday from grocery shopping to our favorite apps that help with making decisions about what you buy. We don’t shy away from calling out who and what are really res…

On this episode of the Positively Green Podcast, we’re talking about infant circumcision. To circumcise or not to circumcise? That is the question that a lot of new parents face when they have a little boy. In some cultures, it’s a given that boys will be intact until a certain age, while in others, they do it at birth. In a lot of other cultures, …

On this episode of PGP, you’ll meet Alicia Long, Founder and CEO of Nutr, a sustainable wellness brand that is changing the way we consume milk. As a wellness sustainability leader, Alicia has many insights to share and a lot of credibility in the field. You’ll hear about Nutr , the patent-pending Nutr Machine – a signature product that makes nut a…

Tambra Raye Stevenson is the founder of WANDA, Women Advancing Nutrition Dietetics and Agriculture, a pipeline and platform for women and girls as "food sheroes" in Africa and the African diaspora, who lead building better food systems for healthier communities. As a champion for making foods of the African diaspora for health and identity, Tambra …

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 Mahme…

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!By Suzette Chaumette

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…

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. …

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. Y…

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 …

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 …

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 Wa…

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: -shopping trip hacks -materials to use and avoid -energy foods for health and wellness…

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 …

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 …

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 inter…

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 …

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…

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 industr…

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 a…

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! Top…

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 L…

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: Shopping for school supplies Buying eco-friendly clothes Packing a plastic-free lunch Yummy alternatives to packaged snacks R…

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: How to grow your own sprouts right on your kitchen counter The importance of a "sit spot" to help calm your mind and connect with nature Incorporating tinctures into your self-care routi…

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: How you can advocate for better environmental standards in your home and community About home appliance efficiency standards and the impacts on the env…

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 …

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…

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: How Kelsey got started with chickens What are some of the misconceptions and myths about chicken keeping What Kelsey's daily chicken…

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 …

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 …

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 sovereign…

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: What is dry brushing and how does it benefit your health What we can learn from the seasonal fluctua…

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 S…

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 th…

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 jour…

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 s…

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 se…

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: The problem with conventional dog kibble, how it’s made, and how it affects health What label splitting is and why it’s so deceiving on an ingredient list Raw feedi…

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: What does “natural” wine even mean and what additives are typically found in conve…

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 a…

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: Local Harvest for CSA boxes, farmer’s markets, etc. Petition for Trader Joes to reduce its plastic packaging Petition #1 to g…