The Positively Green Podcast

We can hardly believe it's been a year since we launched the Positively Green Podcast. Launching this sustainable and holistic living podcast has been such a joy. We both love seeing your sustainable swaps, hearing what episodes have inspired you to change your habits, and creating content that can hopefully make a positive impact as we curb climate change.    In this episode we discuss: How we fe...

For all our earth-friendly cat moms and dads out there, we have got the purr-fect episode for you. If you have been wondering how to care for your kitty in a sustainable and toxin-free way, Roberta Donaldson of The Millennial Cat Mom is here to help. In this episode we learn why cats are true carnivores and how to source ethically raised meat for the healthiest and most sustainable feline diet pos...

This week on The Positively Green Podcast we have organic skincare formulator Emma, founder of  The Sunday Standard . Becca and Kelsey have both dealt with acne-prone skin, so chatting with Emma about her nourishing facial products was so enlightening. We've both been implementing the Oil Cleansing Method (OCM) for a while and Emma took our understanding of why it works to a whole new level. If yo...

On today's episode of the Positively Green Podcast, we have special guest, Kate Eskuri. Kate is a Minnesota girl, registered nurse, holistic health junkie, and the voice behind The Foundation Blog , a modern woman's guide to all things slow living, integrative health, and holistic self-care. Kate got her nursing degree at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities where competed in Division I track,...

If you've fallen into a slump with your green and clean beauty routine and want to take it to the next level - one of mindful and conscious self-care, this episode is for you! Becca walks Kelsey through her very own Custom Green Beauty Consult - which is full of tips on how to take your toxin-free beauty habits from humdrum to heck yes. Becca recently launched her Organically You: Custom Green Bea...

In this episode, we have special guest Daniel DeBaun, an internationally recognized expert in EMF radiation, EMF shielding, and EMF-related health issues with special focus on the effect of exposure from mobile devices such as laptops, tablets, and cell phones. He is the author of Radiation Nation: Complete Guide to EMF Protection & Safety and co-founder of DefenderShield . Topics we cover in this...

Please welcome Karen Malkin as our special guest today! She is a board-certified health and wellness coach and also serves on the board of directors for the Environmental Working Group.   Topics covered in this episode: About Karen and her personal health journey, and her foundations of holistic and integrative medicine How integrative health differs from traditional western medicine The 7 core ar...

In this episode of The Positively Green Podcast, Becca and Kelsey share how they deal with dysmenorrhea, aka periods from the seventh circle of hell. We've got a good line up of zero-waste and holistic period pain management options for you. When PMS rears its ugly head for many of us ladies, the conventional options are all we feel we have at our disposal to help manage the pain. Tune in to find...

In this episode, Kelsey and Becca talk all about why you should work towards a zero-waste and toxin-free menstrual cycle. They also share their favorite zero-waste options for feminine items, like absorbable undies and the menstrual cup, and how to use them. Show Notes: Positive News: Green Waste Recycling is turning  green waste into greener fields Study on how synthetic fibers mess with our bact...

If you have been thinking this is the year to get your first organic vegetable garden started, then we have the perfect episode to give you the final push. Discover the five surprising reasons to get your first vegetable garden going and how gardening can have a positive impact on your health, community, and the environment. In this episode we talk about: How gardening can actually reduce your pla...

Spring is finally here! And in today's episode of the Positively Green Podcast, we're talking all about the sun. Believe it or not, we NEED some sun exposure without any sunscreen to help our bodies get Vitamin D. We're also talking about the ingredients in conventional sunscreens and their health effects, as well as how they are negatively impacting the environment. Then we also leave you with sa...

In this episode, we chat with Dan Kurzrock, the CEO of Regrained, a company that is working hard to find sustainable solutions for food waste and packaging waste. If you've been frustrated with the non-recyclable and non-compostable food packaging winding up in your garbage, this is the episode for you.   In this episode we discuss: Why finding a sustainable food packaging solution is so complex H...

Today on the Positively Green Podcast we interview herbalist Kyle Denton of Tippecanoe Herbs. Kyle is an educator, medicine maker, and owner of Tippecanoe Herbs & Apothecary in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Drawing from his background in Ayurveda and Traditional Western Herbalism, Kyle will expand your understanding of our relationship to the natural world and help you introduce simple and easy ways to in...

In this episode, Kelsey and Becca answer listeners' questions on everything from gardening to soap to getting your significant other on board to live a greener lifestyle.   Laundry + Dishes Buckaroo Organics Soapberry Detergent Wool Dryer Balls Redecker Beechwood Pot and Dish Brushes Better Life Dish Soap Seventh Generation Dr. Bronner's   CBD Facial Oil https://www.healthyskinglows.com/cbd-oil-st...

On this episode of the Positively Green Podcast, we discuss why you don't have to go vegan to live sustainably. This episode has come at the request of many of our listeners, as well as being born out of the necessity to start a more open dialogue about eating meat and raising livestock in the face of climate change.   Books: Defending Beef by Nicolette Hahn Niman Fresh Fruit Broken Bodies by Seth...

In this episode, Kelsey and Becca share all their tips on how to have a sustainable, ethical, and zero-waste wedding. Kelsey is currently planning her wedding and compiled all the research she has done, from ethical engagement ring companies to how to reduce waste at the reception. If you want all the info in one place, be sure to grab Kelsey's free Green Wedding Guide !   Engagement Rings Rosados...

In this episode, Becca and Kelsey discuss the top five body products you should swap now. Our skin is our biggest organ, and what we put on it definitely affects our health. Finding non-toxic products that are both effective and trustworthy can be difficult. That's Kelsey and Becca share their tried and true favorites with you. Deodorant: Green Tidings Deodorant Stick Meow Meow Tweet Deodorant Cre...

In today's episode, we are talking all about how to get started with composting. Starting to compost can feel like such an insurmountable task, that's why we wanted to break it down for you step by step in this episode. Show Notes: The Friend and Foe Compost Guide - PRINTABLE Supplies for Composting: For smaller green scrap holding  try this one For larger green scrap holding  try this one For med...

In this episode Becca and Kelsey interview Melissa Gallico, a former military intelligence officer, Fulbright scholar, and intelligence specialist at the FBI. Melissa has studied the negative effects of Fluoride on the human body and our environment and discusses ways we can detox and be more informed. You can learn more about Melissa and follow her at: The Hidden Cause of Acne Book Gallico Studio...

In this episode, we are going to talk about all things plastic - what kinds of plastics exist and do they have a negative effect on your health. We will also give you  five easy ways to go plastic-free right now. 1. Reusable Grocery Bags  instead of plastic grocery bags. 2. Reusable Silverware instead of plastic silverware 3. Ceramic stoneware or mason jars from Goodwill or a metal tiffin instead...

In this episode, we'll be talking all about how you can navigate the fashion industry when it comes to sustainable brands, materials, and fast fashion. We are so excited to have our first guest on the show. Her name is Marissa Biese and she is a dear friend of Becca's. They actually met on Instagram of all places. Like Kelsey and Becca, Marissa also lives in the Milwaukee, Wisconsin area. She's a...

Today we're going to have a conversation all about greenwashing. You may or may not have heard this term used before, and in our opinion, it's something that most people fall victim to when trying to switch to a greener lifestyle.  Be sure to check out  Becca's Clean Beauty Workbook  which will help you navigate the switch to greener beauty products. Don't forget to use The Think Dirty App  the ne...

Are you wondering what it even means to live sustainably ? This episode of The Positively Green Podcast is for you! Kelsey and Becca debunk these buzzwords we keep hearing on living a green life and set you up for a deeper understanding of sustainable living. You can think of it as our mission statement. To check out Kelsey's upcoming ebook The Holistic Home click here:  http://www.greenwillowhome...

Are you curious who Becca and Kelsey are? What's their background in? How did they get started with their sustainable living journeys? This episode is a quick and fun get-to-know us and why we are on a mission to inspire you to live a green life you'll love.

Are you curious to learn more about living sustainably? Are you trying to make some eco-friendly choices in your day-to-day and want two green cheerleaders to guide you through it all? Tune in to the Positively Green Podcast!