The Unrooted Mama Podcast

In this episode, I share why buying less stuff can help not only the environment, but also your wallet. Listen to hear 6 things that are pretty easy to stop buying, and what you can use/buy instead in order to save you money and produce less waste.

Something that we all probably do everyday, and once you get into a routine... that's that. Or is it? What if I told you there were some super easy ways to shake up your cleaning routine and make them a little more eco-friendly (AND simpler and more cost effective)? In this episode, I share pieces of my cleaning routine / cleaning hacks that are super easy to incorporate and will create a shi...

Thinking about homeschooling but a little intimidated?  In this episode, I share our journey with homeschooling, our routine, and what's been working for us when it comes to homeschooling. 

Let's talk about the elephant in the room... and by that I mean the ones hiding on your bathroom counter, under your kitchen sink, in your laundry, and just sprinkled all around the house. Lot's of little elephants hiding in plain sight. *gasp* TOXINS. I know, I know, cue the eyeroll. For real though, there are a lot of common household items that are known to be toxic to humans, yet com...

Have you ever went through a stressful time in life (maybe a big transition like moving, traveling, or just a hard period in life), and then you came out of the other side... still stressed? Like PHYSICALLY you weren't in the "stressful time" anymore, but your mindset is still stuck there? In this episode, I talk about how I've pulled myself out of that weird mindset and got ba...

Planning a move or long travel period in the near future? Moving, traveling, and long hotel stays during a PCS (especially with kids) can be hectic- it can also be really wasteful, which doesn't help eco-anxiety. Listen to this episode for some small tips to help lower your waste and environmental impact while traveling for long periods.

Want to try thrift shopping but don't know where to start? In this episode I share the things that I love buying secondhand and always try buying used. 

Wanting to lower your impact and do something positive for the Earth during Earth Month? I got you. In this episode, I talk about 5 easy swaps you can make during the month to not only make Mother Earth smile, but your bank account too. You can thank me later :) mentioned in the episode: if you're a woman, here's the menstrual cup quiz! https://putacupinit.com/quiz/ FREE unrooted living...

It's finally here! Working Group III has spoken, and has finished the report with mitigation recommendations in order to combat climate change. In this episode, I give the big takeaways from this last section of the report- what the panel recommends we do in order to tackle climate change. It may seem daunting, but there is still hope. https://www.ipcc.ch/ https://www.ipcc.ch/working-group/wg...

I've heard about "perfectionism" so many times, but it never occurred to me how common it was (or the fact that yeah.... maybe I have struggled with it also). The sense of giving up when you're not great at something, the temptation to just give up when you make a misstep toward a big goal, procrastinating until the last minute out of the fear that you will mess up... if any of...

Ever been browsing the aisles in the store, and then find yourself surprised at how "eco" everything has gotten? "Natural", "biodegradable", "eco-friendly", "green" thrown left and right. Tree here, green font there. Are all these items REALLY eco-friendly and doing something positive for the environment? Bad news- no. Good news- there's somet...

The new IPCC Report was just released, which is Working Group II of the 6th Climate Assessment. Here are some of the main takeaways from the report, what it means for the world, and what the next steps are. IPCC Site: https://www.ipcc.ch/ Full IPCC Report: https://report.ipcc.ch/ar6wg2/pdf/IPCC_AR6_WGII_SummaryForPolicymakers.pdf Link to sign the Fossil Fuel Treaty: https://fossilfueltreaty.org

It's hard to ground yourself and find ways to bring peace and simplicity during hard or chaotic times in life. Here's 3 things I'm doing lately that are bringing me a lot of peace and allowing some mental breathing room during day to day life. Hopefully one (or all) of them help bring you some mental peace too!

"Humans are killing the planet", "humanity is destroying the planet"... pressure like the drip, drip, drip that'll never stop, amiright? But, what if I told you that sentiment was wrong- that it's not humanity itself, but instead a select few who carry most of the blame for climate change. In this episode, I dive into WHY climate change doesn't fall on your shoul...

Throughout adulthood- especially motherhood- it's so easy to lose sight of what brings you joy. Of course your kids bring you joy, and the Blippi songs that get stuck in you head, and Friday night pizza night. But what about those books you used to love reading? What about that hobby you've always wanted to try but never found time for amongst the mountains of laundry and diapers and sna...

Reflecting on 2021 and all we endured is crazy. If you're like me and burnt out from creating expectations for yourself every year, this episode is for you. I reflect on 2021 and the lessons I learned, and then talk about how I'm taking a realistic approach to 2022. This is the first year in forever that I'm not making a big list of resolutions but instead picking a few key elements...

Trying to think of last minute holiday gifts? Look no further. In this episode, I talk about what "green gifting" is, and give you 6 easy ideas on gifts that have lower waste and environmental impact than traditional gifts. I also give ideas on eco friendly ways to wrap your gifts! 

I am an AVID thrift shopper. It's my favorite thing ever, if we're being honest. But, while I buy almost everything secondhand... there are some things that I would think twice before buying used. In this episode, I talk about 10 things that I usually avoid buying secondhand, why some vintage items can be dangerous, and how to make sure what you buy is safe to use around your house. Clic...

This episode has an amazing guest- Ariel Green from The Sustainable Brown Girl Podcast! We're talking intersectional environmentalism, climate justice, and so much more good stuff about sustainability and how climate change impacts BIPOC. Check out The Sustainable Brown Girl Podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sustainable-brown-girl/id1515169959 https://open.spotify.com/show/0...

Wrapping up the rest of the cop26 climate conference. Read More at: https://ukcop26.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/COP26-Negotiations-Explained.pdf

The 26th Conference of the Parties is a highly anticipated climate summit where world leaders, representatives, and citizens are gathering to reach agreements on how to tackle climate change. Tune into this episode to get a recap of week 1. https://ukcop26.org

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Social media is a great tool- it can teach you, connect you, and inspire you… but, it can be just as draining as it is inspiring. Listen to hear about the importance of being intentional with who you allow in your mental space, and ways to protect your peace on social media.

Double, double toil, and trouble: what's both scary fun and scary wasteful? The one time a year we buy cheap costumes, hand out huge amounts of individually plastic wrapped candies, decorate with super cute (but often not durable) decor- only to have a lot of it all discarded when the fog settles... you guessed it, Halloween! Don't get me wrong, it's my all time favorite holiday and...

Going through a little bit of a tough time in motherhood? Whether you're overwhelmed, stressed, or just stretched way too thin lately- don't worry, we've all been there. In this episode, I share some of the things that have helped me the most when it comes to getting through these tough seasons. I talk about ways to help keep the housework at bay, tricks to keep your spirits high, a...