Styled Clean: From Toxins to Truth One Thread at at Time

Styled Clean | Episode 12] Every Square Inch: What Your Closet Has to Do with Justice, Creation, and the Breadth of Grace with Beatrice Shackelford "Do you want it to not matter? Because if we're serious about what Jesus does on the cross — we want it to matter what we wear." — Beatrice Shackelford What does redlining in Cleveland have to do with the blouse hanging in your closet? Mo...

What does it mean to be a Christian on planet earth — and what does that have to do with what's in your closet? Kathleen sits down with author, speaker, and  Earthbound Christian  host Caleb Cray Haynes for a wide-ranging conversation about creativity, embodiment, imago Dei, fast fashion, and the radical idea that how we show up in the world — dressed and otherwise — is a theological act. From...

What does a blouse made for twelve dollars have in common with gleaning laws in the Old Testament? More than you might think. In this episode, Kathleen sits down with Aislynn Patrick, co-host of the podcast  Rivers in the Desert  (with Beatrice May Shackelford), to explore the rich and sometimes overlooked biblical mandate for creation care — and what it has to do with the clothes we wear every da...

The Hidden Story in What You Wear  is a podcast about style, sustainability, identity, and the deeper meaning behind the clothes we choose every day. Hosted by Kathleen Audet, each episode explores how fashion can become more than trends or consumption — it can become a reflection of our values, beliefs, memories, and sense of self. Through thoughtful solo episodes and meaningful conversations, Ka...

What if your wardrobe and your dinner plate are telling the same story? This week Kathleen sits down with Joel Salatin — farmer, author, provocateur, and co-owner of Polyface Farm in Virginia's Shenandoah Valley — to ask a question the fashion industry hasn't thought to ask a regenerative farmer: what does soil health have to do with what we wear? The answer turns out to be everything. Joe...

What does it mean to truly belong to the earth — and how does that change the way we live, consume, and create? In this episode of Style Clean, Kathleen sits down with Forrest Inslee, longtime leader at Circlewood, a faith-based nonprofit dedicated to helping churches and communities develop greener faith practices and a theology that puts creation care at the center. Forrest hosts the  Earth Keep...

What if what you wear could either harm or heal the world? In this episode of Styled Clean: From Toxins to Truth, One Thread at a Time , I sit down with Avery Davis Lamb, Executive Director of Creation Justice Ministries for a thoughtful and eye-opening conversation about creation care and the clothes we wear every single day. What does our faith have to do with our closets? And how can small, int...

What happens when science and faith feel like they’re telling two different stories? In this episode, I’m joined by marine biologist and author Rachel G. Jordan to explore the intersection of faith, science, and the natural world. Rachel shares her journey of growing up in a Christian home, pursuing science, and wrestling with big questions about creation, evolution, and truth. If you’ve ever felt...

This conversation explores the intersection of faith, photography, and creation care. James shares how his photography serves as a spiritual practice, a form of stewardship, and a way to reflect God's glory, emphasizing the importance of aligning our talents with biblical principles. SHOW NOTES: https://allegorystyling.com/podcast-show-notes/james-owens-on-photography-bodybuilding-identity-and...

In this deeply reflective conversation, Kathleen welcomes  Jo Swinney , Director of Communications for  A Rocha International , a global Christian conservation organization working in 25 countries. Jo shares the origin story of A Rocha, founded by her parents in Portugal in 1983 to protect a threatened wetland along a critical bird migration route. What began as a small, place-based conservation e...

In this episode of  Styled Clean: From Toxins to Truth, One Thread at a Time , Kathleen Audet talks with regenerative rancher  Josie Morris , who manages over 2,000 sheep and goats using rotational grazing to rebuild soil health across Oklahoma pastures. Josie breaks down what “regenerative” actually looks like on the ground: moving animals every 3–4 days, building electric paddocks (sometimes in...

Cotton is everywhere—but most of us have no idea what it takes to grow it or how it becomes clothing. Terry Townsend (USDA + ICAC, 43-year cotton industry veteran) pulls back the curtain on cotton production, ginning, and the 18-month supply chain from farm to finished garment. We also unpack labeling myths (“Egyptian cotton,” “organic,” “bamboo”), and why traceability matters for natural fibers i...

Jackie hopes listeners walk away knowing that sustainability isn’t just a trend — it’s a choice we make every day. When we choose ethically handmade products, we’re helping create safe jobs, dignified work, and long-term impact in communities like Bangladesh. Small purchasing decisions truly can make a global difference. Learn more about MotifHandmade and shop ethically crafted pieces at:  https:/...

Styled Clean: From Toxins to Truth, One Thread at a Time is a podcast that explores the deeper story behind what we wear — and how our clothing choices shape our bodies, habits, values, and ecosystems. Hosted by image consultant and stylist Kathleen Audet, Styled Clean pulls back the label on fashion’s hidden costs — and invites a slower, more regenerative relationship with our wardrobes. From soi...