Live Planted- Practical Vegan Living
172 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 529 ratingsLive Planted is a weekly Podcast about living a practical vegan lifestyle. Alyssa, the show's host, is a Midwestern girl who felt the need to create a space based on living a plant based life in the easiest way possible. The show goes into health, wellness, activism, environmentalism, cruelty free practices, sustainability, animal rights, and how to make it all work while living a 'regular' life.
Live Planted aims to inspire and educate listeners by letting you in on a little secret: I don't have it all figured out either, but here are some things I've learned along the way. During the show I talk with awesome guests, like former Mtv VJ Lauren Toyota, Cara Livermore of Chickpea Magazine, and Hannah Howlett of 'High Carb Hannah' Youtube fame. The show has hosted vegan artists, tiny house builders, bakers, professional vegan athletes, plant based recipe creators, movie directors, health coaches, dads, and many more.
Part of the show is spent breaking down topics like 'soy: good or bad?', 'the realities of fish’, or 'how to travel while vegan'. There'll be ways to go vegan at your own pace, and ways to stay vegan for the long term. Join me in this pursuit to connect with like minded people. You can find the full show notes and more at LivePlanted.com.
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#172 I'm having a BABY!
November 12, 2019 12:00 - 31 minutes - 59.1 MBWe're having a BABY! A vegan baby that is and this pregnancy is the 'big project' I've been teasing. I'm beyond excited to share where I've been these past few weeks, how I faired the 1st trimester, our family's feelings about birthing and raising vegan babies, and so much more. Answering your questions about cloth diapering, vegan prenatals, and criticism. Ps. While away we surpassed 1 million downloads of Live Planted. Whoa! Thanks to everyone who's listened, passed the show on, and been a...
#171 Kitty Cotten on Minimalism, Sustainable Wardrobes, & Positive Birthing
October 01, 2019 11:00 - 30 minutes - 56.6 MBKitty Cotten is a vegan mama working to share her life and approach to simple living online. Kitty lives in a 'duel household', meaning she's vegan and her husband is not- something I get asked about frequently. Today we talk about where to start with minimalism and building a more sustainable wardrobe. Plus, positive birthing and minimalist parenting, both have been labeled as nearly 'impossible' but Kitty shows us it's not always as it seems. Find Kitty: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/us...
#170 How to Lighten Your Mental Load -LNTS
September 17, 2019 11:00 - 15 minutes - 29.7 MBThe idea of being stretched too thin is oh so common in our current society. Often in a non-traditional lifestyle such as veganism or zero waste we're piling more onto our plate, it takes more work and consciousness to live like this. It's almost a badge of honor to be busy, but how do we slow down, lighten our mental load? Today's episode shares 3 ways to lighten your mental load, so you can ditch the guilt and live a little lighter. Mentioned on the Show: ➜Andrea of Be Zero's Episode: ht...
#169 10 Weird Ways We're Zero Waste & Frugal w Amber of The Fairly Local Vegan
September 10, 2019 11:00 - 35 minutes - 66.2 MBThere's a common misconception that both the zero waste and vegan lifestyles are expensive. Today I brought in Amber Allen of The Fairly Local Vegan as co-host to discuss unusual ways we are frugal while making less waste. Some of these things you may be familiar with and some you may be completely surprised by (hint: Amber doesn't use traditional toilet paper!). Find Amber- The Fairly Local Vegan: www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ3cJEWlDyZfeyOLSDjR7fw www.instagram.com/thefairlylocalvegan/ thef...
#168 Why Bulk Shopping isn't All That w Megean of Zero Waste Nerd
August 27, 2019 11:00 - 28 minutes - 53.4 MBBulk bin shopping is practically the symbol for the zero waste world, right? Well today Megean Weldon, aka Zero Waste Nerd, and I are spilling some truth on the bins. We're talking about not having an easy go at cooking at home, and how to ease in, a minimalist perspective to zero waste, and DIYs as not a solution to making waste. Plus, bread makers! Find Megean- Zero Waste Nerd: https://www.instagram.com/zerowastenerd/ https://zerowastenerd.com/ Mentioned on the Show: ➜Megean on Martha St...
#167 Are Beyond Meat Burgers Healthier than Red Meat?
August 20, 2019 11:01 - 19 minutes - 35.6 MBAs vegan options like Beyond Meat and Impossible Foods infiltrate more and more fast food restaurants all across the nation, questions about these burgers health or lack thereof, plague news reports, search engines, and vegans themselves. So what’s the deal? Are Beyond burgers actually a healthy option? ◍Support for today's episode comes from OSEA Malibu. OSEA puts your health and the health of our planet first with potent skincare solutions that are pure, safe and effective! OSEA makes pro...
#166 Is Self Love Narcissistic w Macy Eleni - LNTS
August 13, 2019 11:00 - 34 minutes - 65 MBThe current 'industry' of self love is starting to raise questions of, 'is self love narcissistic?' Today's guest Macy Eleni is a self love advocate spreading the message that you should be living life for you. From eating disorder recovery to unlearning everything she thought to be true, including a negative mindset, to become a beacon of positivity. Macy's sharing why 'glow ups' are media created, how to pull yourself out of a negative monologue, and finding sadness, anxiety, etc. natural a...
#165 Five Tips for Staying Zero Waste
August 06, 2019 11:00 - 25 minutes - 47.2 MBIt turns out there's a lot of tips on how to start a zero waste lifestyle but what about staying zero waste? I'm sharing 5 easy ways to push past the basics of less waste so you can keep growing and making a difference in the plastic crisis. Of course, it will have a practical spin so you can work towards adopting new habits that add value to your life and not feel like a constant sacrifice. Plus, I'm sharing how I battle criticism, idealists, and purest as a practical vegan and zero waster, ...
#164 Kathryn Kellogg of Going Zero Waste - Can Plastic Give You Acne?
July 30, 2019 11:00 - 29 minutes - 54.4 MBAfter finding several tumors in her breast Kathryn Kellogg, of 'Going Zero Waste', took control of her health by avoiding endocrine disruptors. This included plastics, toxic cleaning supplies, and harmful beauty products. Hear Kathryn's story on how plastic disrupted her hormones and the common symptoms she had that you may want to look out for. Plus, Kathryn is sharing coping skills to deal with eco anxiety, why she keeps an informative yet positive space for others on the internet when deal...
#163 DJ Tigerlily From Unwell To Running Marathons After Going Vegan
July 16, 2019 11:00 - 35 minutes - 66.4 MBDara Hayes, aka DJ Tigerlily, went from feeling unwell on a traditional diet to running marathons and touring the world, feeling amazing, after going vegan. Today we're talking about how Tigerlily went from being one of those 'but cheese' people to an animal and vegan advocate, the ocean's importance for earth's survival, and listening to our bodies. Dara even shares the change she made backstage to go plastic free at every show. Plus, I'm sharing the process I used to get off coffee and why....
#162 Q&A | What I Eat in a Day - Vegan & Practical
July 09, 2019 11:00 - 31 minutes - 59 MBWe're doing a good old fashioned Q&A today getting into a classic 'what I eat in a day' right off the bat. Covering everything from how my husband and I met, zero waste cost savers, enneagram types, zero waste/vegan lifestyle goals for the future, bread making, embracing my curls, thrifting and more. I'm even sharing my unconventional how I went vegan story. Over 160 episodes of the podcast and I thought it was time for you to interview me. If you'd like a second Q&A podcast let me know. ◍S...
#161 Vegan Cats & Bees w Colleen Patrick-Goudreau
July 02, 2019 11:00 - 30 minutes - 56.6 MBI've been waiting to talk about vegan & zero waste cats and pets until today's guest Colleen Patrick-Goudreau, someone who I looked to when going vegan 7 years ago, came on the podcast. Today's the day, we're talking cats, bees- plants pollinated by bees, animal insults (think 'you're a pig'), and being strategic in an imperfect world. Colleen, who's been vegan for 20 years, has been talking about veganism for almost 14 years on her podcast 'Food for Thought' is sharing all her knowledge and ...
#160 About that Plastic.. #PlasticFreeJuly Everything You Need to Know
June 25, 2019 02:38 - 30 minutes - 57.4 MBNearly 120 million people in 177 countries are participating in Plastic Free July, but what is it? Today we're diving into what you need to know about PFJ and why should you care about this internet challenge. I'll give you 3 different ways to participate and a big ol' note on medical waste I think everyone and their mother needs to hear. Plus, we'll discuss the sustainable living basics for small space dwellers and how to make July a really rewarding month rather than a sacrifice. Mentione...
#159 Save Time, Money, & Food Waste w Toni of Plant Based on a Budget
June 18, 2019 11:00 - 26 minutes - 50.4 MBWe've all heard it before, 'I can't change my diet because it's too expensive'. Today's guest, Toni Okamoto, has spent her career busting that common vegan myth with her blog, Plant-Based on a Budget. We're talking about saving both time and money in the kitchen with the 'top concerns'- cost, convenience, nutrition, and taste- in mind. Toni, a life long animal activist, makes the case for time splurges and how an internet challenge brought her back to the meal planning that saves her budget e...
#158 Five Ways to Change Your Perspective - LNTS
June 11, 2019 11:00 - 24 minutes - 45.9 MBSo it turns out perspective rules our worlds. It determines how we interpret things, what attitude we have, and how we respond to the world around us. Our entire mental outlook is ruled by the perspective we have, not what's happening around us, whoa right? Today we're talking about 5 easy ways to change your perspective. Plus, we'll talk about fighting the 'should's' and the mindful practice that can literally increase your life span. Tofu Press: https://amzn.to/30gzcQt DIY Laundry Soap: ht...
#157 Amanda of Mama Eats Plants on Intuition, Preserving, & The Aftermath of Buzzfeed
June 04, 2019 11:27 - 26 minutes - 49.9 MBAmanda of Mama Eats Plants is one of those people who it feels like you're really seeing her authentic self when you look at her social media. She's always experimenting in the kitchen and if you're a long time listener you know she's been on the pod twice before sharing her thoughtful insights. Today we're discussing how restrictive recipes can be, capturing a narrative rather than 'content' for the internet, and the aftermath of going viral on a Buzzfeed video. Find Amanda: https://www.ma...
#156 Recycling Isn't The Answer
May 28, 2019 11:00 - 25 minutes - 47.7 MBRemember when people used to say, 'oh she's the type who recycles!', like it was the most crunchy granola thing. Now, recycling is mainstream but does it make a difference in the enormous amount of trash we create? Recently China banned importing foreign garbage and it's put a huge kink in global recycling. Today we'll talk about why recycling isn't as it seems and 5 ways you can make a dent in reducing and reusing before relying on recycling. ▶ Instagram: www.instagram.com/liveplanted/ Giv...
#155 Getting Dirty with Amber Allen of The Fairly Local Vegan
May 21, 2019 11:00 - 35 minutes - 65 MBMinimalism, zero waste, veganism, & parenting, what do all of these have in common? You've got to get your hands dirty and Amber Allen, aka The Fairly Local Vegan, is just the one to discuss living a nontraditional lifestyle. Amber shares how freeing herself from an abusive relationship lead to a complete life change, debunking the myth that zero waste/veganism/parenting are expensive- she & her husband got themselves out of debt while on this lifestyle, and how there's no one size fits all w...
#154 4 Easy Ways to Cook More
May 14, 2019 11:00 - 24 minutes - 45.5 MBAfter sharing lots of cooking adventures over on Instagram stories recently (oat milk yogurt anyone?) I've gotten loads of questions about how to start a cooking at home habit. Cooking can help you control your waste, ingredients, and calories, AND it can save you boatloads of money. So YES, I'll share my tips for cooking at home more often, my top 5 fav favorite kitchen tools, and of course some practical advice on using your time wisely without spending a whole Sunday cooking. ▶ Instagram:...
#153 The Female Body's 'Role' w Brittney of Foreverland Farm - Mother's Day Special
May 07, 2019 11:00 - 24 minutes - 45.1 MBBrittney Kane founder of Foreverland Farm, an animal sanctuary in Ohio, and I bonded over our 30 something, childless role in society. A society where women, even in 2019, are valued for their reproductive role over everything else. In today's Mother's Day Special we're discussing the female animal body, it's valuable role in animal agriculture and how a seemingly infertile sheep got Foreverland Farm going. Plus, a sanctuary's role in helping us learn that animals are 'here with us, not for u...
#152 How To Make Your Life Uncomplicated - LNTS
April 30, 2019 11:00 - 22 minutes - 42.2 MBWe're officially 1 year into the life motto 'Life's Not That Serious', a motto about forgetting perfectionism, being present, and leaving behind those insecurities that aren't serving you. It's a great motto for anyone trying to live sustainably or any lifestyle that isn't 'standard'. I'll spill the raw and honest details on what's changed in the last year for me with this motto and I'm talking about why I quit zero waste the first time I tried it and how LNTS could have helped me. Plus, sho...
#151 Jenny of Wear i Live on Changing, Struggling, & Evolving as an 'Influencer'
April 23, 2019 11:00 - 34 minutes - 64 MBJenny Welbourn of Wear I Live is someone I've been wanting to share with the podcast for a while. She's carved out a unique little section of the internet for herself where she's able to show growth, challenges, and struggles in her life including mental health, veganism, and zero waste. In today's episode, we talk veganism in real life vs. veganism online (there's totally a difference), sustainable fashion & thrifting. Plus, I applaud Jenny for her openness with her lowest mental health poi...
#150 What Does Healthy Really Mean?
April 16, 2019 11:00 - 23 minutes - 43.2 MBThere's a weird thing happening on the internet, the word healthy has been redefined into something new, something almost unattainable, something #goals. Today I want to, in true Live Planted form, define healthy in practical, logical, terms and bring it back to reality. Especially as more popular vegans are quitting saying they don't 'feel healthy', this is the perfect time to talk about what healthy really means and how does it fit into your life. I'd love to hear your thoughts after liste...
#149 The Case For 'Using What You Have' w Andrea of Be Zero Waste Girl
April 09, 2019 11:00 - 26 minutes - 49.5 MBAndrea Sanders of Be Zero Waste Girl and I both hear the question, "What do I do with all my 'stuff' when I go zero waste?", today we'll answer that question and more. If you are both vegan and zero waste, or just trying to be more sustainable, you know that it can be hard to make a decision based on your multiple ethics. Questions like WEARING LEATHER, buying secondhand animal products, and should/how I label myself are all debated in this open and honest conversational podcast episode. Fin...
#148 Why There's A Rise of People Quitting Veganism
March 26, 2019 11:00 - 28 minutes - 53.7 MBThere's been a rise of popular activists and YouTubers quitting veganism recently and I wanted to weigh in with a different opinion than you've heard before. Coming from a place of practicality and kindness we'll discuss what these YouTubers have in common and why these advocates who have proclaimed the benefits of being vegan can't continue. We'll also discuss the science behind cravings and what stress has to do with acne, digestion, and sleeping. Rounding out the whole episode are my top ...
#147 OSEA Founder Jenefer Palmer on Toxic Cosmetics, Seaweed, & Glass over Plastic
March 19, 2019 11:00 - 24 minutes - 45.7 MBJenefer Palmer, the self proclaimed 'least likely person in the world to start a skincare company', is on the pod today talking about how she started OSEA Malibu simply because she couldn't find nontoxic skincare at the time. We'll talk about how and why this plant based, vegan, & low waste brand uses sustainably harvested seaweed as its staple ingredient and what the connection between vegan, CF, and nontoxic products has to do with the environment. Jenefer is just one of those people who ha...
#146 Are We Sabotaging Our Homes & Earth With Our Cleaning Supplies? (Green Cleaning)
March 12, 2019 11:00 - 24 minutes - 46.6 MBThe argument for green cleaning is not new, but today we're going to look at the common greenwashing and marketing tricks that go on to sabotage our well intentioned purchases. We'll talk about why cleaning with non-toxic, natural products are SO dang important as an act of environmentalism, self care, and preserving our home environment. Plus, what cleaning supplies have to with hormones, infertility and sperm count. Find a complete list of everything MENTIONED on this episode including my...
#145 My Thrifting Routine for Less Waste
March 05, 2019 12:00 - 26 minutes - 49.1 MBYou asked for more thrifting content so I'm delivering. Today I'll take you through my entire thrift routine from before the store inspiration all the way through sanitization. We'll talk budgeting and spending wisely to not accumulate clutter, what I avoid buying second hand, and how to find things that fit. Plus, answering a few of your secondhand questions like, what to do if you want to buy secondhand and dislike thrifting. Find a complete list of everything MENTIONED on the show includi...
#144 Why Balance isn't Reality w Casey Hill -LNTS
February 26, 2019 12:11 - 34 minutes - 63.7 MBIt doesn't have to be only in January that you check up on yourself and your goals. Today Casey Hill, licensed mental health therapist, is back on the pod talking about goal fatigue, working towards happiness rather than a salary goal, and the very personal business of finding the right balance. Plus, Casey shares to evolutionary reason for negative thinking, it's pretty interesting! Find Casey: Email: [email protected] (Casey can do virtual sessions for anyone in Ohio) https...
#143 Stevie Yay on Privilege, Soul Fill Ups, & Trash Pickups
February 19, 2019 02:11 - 28 minutes - 52.3 MBI'm so excited to bring you the most requested guest EVER, Stevie Van Horn, aka Stevieyaaaay, on the pod today! Stevie is a sustainability activist known for her vivacious energy towards living a zero waste lifestyle. Today we're talking everything from forest bathing, to self love as a means to change and trash pickups, this episode runs the gamut. Stevie talks becoming more present and grateful rather than burdened and deprived as she dives into zero waste and veganism. Plus, we both sound ...
#142 Rebelling Against the 'Hustle Everyday' Society- LNTS
February 12, 2019 12:00 - 18 minutes - 34.9 MBIt's hard to slow down in a world where sayings like, 'money doesn't sleep,' 'hustle 24/7,' and 'sleep when I'm dead' are the norm. Today's 'Life's Not That Serious' episode focuses on fighting against the 'hustle everyday' society. We validate stress and call it working hard. But what's the toll of this 'hustle'? Life's not that serious that we need to overload ourselves with an ever increasing to-do list and growing self expectations. Today we'll get into why I think this 'get busy' society...
#141 10 Things I Still Buy as a 'Zero' Waster- w Celia of Litterless
February 05, 2019 12:14 - 33 minutes - 62.3 MBWe're all striving for something but in the internet world the struggle or reality can sometimes get lost. We've all heard the term 'Instagram vs. reality'. So today I thought Celia Ristow of Litterless was the perfect co-host for this episode exposing the reality of what we both still purchase as we work towards making less waste and living more sustainability. The idea of zero waste isn't to deprive yourself to meet some impossible standards, it's to make conscious decisions and do your bes...
#140 Why Care About Composting? Composting 101
January 29, 2019 12:07 - 30 minutes - 57.5 MBI didn't think composting warranted its own episode, but you guys proved me wrong, asking so many interesting and specific questions that this turned into a full 'Composting 101' episode. Today we're covering why as individuals, environmentalists, or people trying to make less waste we should even care where our scraps of rotting food go. Not sure what to put in your composting bin? I got you covered. We're busting the most popular composting myths- stinky piles, attracting critters, and bein...
#139 Marie Kondo: Is Tidying Up Hurting our Planet?
January 22, 2019 12:09 - 27 minutes - 51.1 MBMarie Kondo, the KonMari, Tidying Up, pop culture queen of decluttering is all about keeping things that spark joy. But where is all that decluttered stuff going? Today we're going to talk about the surge of donations thrift stores are reporting as a result of the Tidying Up craze and the aftermath of all that trash on our planet. I'm going to share some practical tips for consuming less and what I wish Marie Kondo had shared about trash on her show. Fixing the trash crisis is not about the e...
#138 Palm Oil, Pacific Garbage Patch, & Living in a Van with Callee of Hippie Haven
January 15, 2019 12:00 - 27 minutes - 51.4 MBToday we're doing a little podcast switcharoo! I'm over on the Hippie Haven podcast and Callee, of Hippie Haven is here on Live Planted. We're covering everything from how we both choose podcasting as an avenue for activism to the confusing topic of palm oil- good, bad, sustainable? Plus, Callee shares how a swirling dump of plastic 3 times the size of Texas, aka the Pacific Garbage Patch, changed her life and business forever. Find Callee: www.ahippieinavan.com www.instagram.com/ahippieina...
#137 What, Why, & How to Take Part in Veganuary
January 01, 2019 13:37 - 28 minutes - 53.2 MBVeganuary is here! 2019 is said to be the 'year of the vegan' so LP is dedicating a whole episode to answering what is Veganuary, why 30 day trials are successful, and how to take part in Veganuary. We're going to talk about the '3 pillars' of veganism- the earth, the animals, and health, the big 'P word' PROTEIN, and why we crave cheese. If you're new to veganism this should answer a lot of your questions and if vegan is old hat to you, this should be a great refresher to get fired up about...
#136 Holiday Perfectionism & 3 Word Resolutions for the New Year
December 25, 2018 13:19 - 15 minutes - 29.4 MBDuring the holidays there is a lot of comparison and perfectionism, this episode will shine some light on how to stress less about it. We're also talking about a 3 word exercise as an alternative to New Year's resolutions. Rather than a traditional resolution, which sometimes sounds like 'be a new person entirely', the 3 word resolution will help incorporate new practices and thoughts that you can grow with over time. All that plus a few questions you can ask yourself to eliminate trash. Hope...
#135 Secondhand & Thrift Shopping for Zero Waste
December 18, 2018 12:03 - 36 minutes - 68.4 MBIt may not always be glamorous but secondhand and thrift shopping is a wonderful option for creating less waste. Today I'm talking about the WHY and the HOW of thrift shopping. We'll talk about the marketing of buying (you're being marketed to whether you like it or not), why secondhand shopping is important for the waste stream, and I'll answer all your questions. Everything from bed bugs and sanitizing to buying secondhand animal products as a vegan. I'm even spilling the beans on where I ...
#134 Finding the Hidden Joys of Change w Celia of Litterless
December 11, 2018 12:08 - 28 minutes - 53.1 MBIt's a statement I've seen a lot over the years, 'it's hard'. It's even one I've said myself, but making a lifestyle change is a lot more than just a challenge, it can be such a joy. Today I brought in Celia Ristow of Litterless to talk about the joy she finds from being an environmentalist, zero waster, and community activist. Celia shares the flexible approach to creating less waste, a rebellion against the glass jar as a symbol of the zero waste community, and why she dares to look a littl...
#133 How to Protect your Mental Health in the Face of the Climate Change Report
December 04, 2018 12:17 - 18 minutes - 34.9 MBAfter so much confusion and concern about the new climate change report, I decided to break it down in a digestible way on today's episode. Everything from what's actually happening, to what can we do about it, and how to deal with the hopelessness in the face of such dire current events. "Future impacts and risks from climate change are directly tied to decisions made in the present", reads the report. I'll give you three things you can do in the present to protect your mental health and mak...
#132 Living a Perfectly Imperfect Life w Remy Park of Veggiekins
November 27, 2018 12:07 - 26 minutes - 49.5 MB"Wellness is working on the relationship between you and yourself." Today Remy Park of Veggiekins is on sharing her 'perfectly imperfect' journey of living, recovering from an eating disorder, working on her sobriety, and sharing mental health ups and downs. It's refreshing to see someone bust the myth of perfection on social media and at the same time celebrate what a fantastic life they are living. We're talking about getting over the fear of putting your truth out there, learning how to m...
#131 How to Make Your Zero Waste, Vegan Holiday Smooth
November 20, 2018 14:06 - 23 minutes - 43.4 MBAmidst all the excitement for the holidays there's pressure, stress, and expectations that can be hard to manage. So this week I wanted to share how to make your zero waste, vegan, ethical (whatever you're going for) holidays a lot smoother. We're talking participating in gift giving in a socially conscious, budget friendly way, adjusting your expectations to have a good holiday experience, and I'm sharing some DIY gift ideas. Plus, one of the hardest things- how to set new traditions. Thank...
#130 How to Have a More Zero Waste Period w Polly of Green Indy Blog
November 13, 2018 12:10 - 33 minutes - 62.5 MBIt's finally here!! The sustainable period episode I've been wanting to share forever, found it's perfect guest in Polly of Green Indy Blog. As Polly puts it, conversations about menstruation are more than just talking product options, it's about awareness, education, and options. The more we discuss, the more we have language for what's happening, the more we can feel normalized, and educated on what's happening to 50% of the population. The aim of the conversation is to bring awareness to w...
#129 How to Set the Tone of Productivity for Your Day & Other Q's from You.
November 07, 2018 11:58 - 24 minutes - 46.2 MBStruggling with time management, taking action, and procrastinating? Today I'm giving you a few strategies that have helped my procrastinating soul get sh*t done. We'll talk morning routines that make a difference and small changes that you can start now. Plus, a recap on catering a vegan weekend for non-vegans, multivitamins- are they necessary for vegans, and what to do with all the plastic you already own if you're trying to make less waste. We'll even get into anti-perfectionism and a lit...
#128 How to Avoid Food Waste w Closed-Loop Cooking's Hawnuh Lee & Maia Welbel
October 30, 2018 11:15 - 27 minutes - 52 MBHawnuh Lee and Maia Welbel of Closed-Loop Cooking are making food waste interesting. I wanted to bring them on because I think what they are doing, putting in the extra effort to reuse scraps, ferment, and spread the word in their community is downright inspiring. Today we're discussing bringing back 'old fashioned' techniques like fermenting and canning, becoming confident in your improvisational skills so you can create less waste and move away from recipes, and a really awesome way Hawnuh ...
#127 Traveling Italy as a Vegan
October 23, 2018 10:40 - 20 minutes - 39.2 MBNow that we're back from Italy, I wanted to share the experience of traveling around the 'land of meat and cheese' as a vegan. I'm sharing one thing that pleasantly surprised me from Italian culture, one thing that made me appreciate the American culture, and a few tips on how to navigate traveling as a vegan when you don't speak the language. Plus, our first holiday content of the season! Cara Livermore, of Chickpea Magazine, shares her hunting, meat-eating dad's way of accommodating vegans ...
#126 How to Handle a Big Life Change w Casey Hill
October 02, 2018 11:00 - 33 minutes - 63.3 MBConverting to veganism, zero waste, or any other life change can be a big deal. Today I brought back licensed mental health therapist Casey Hill to talk about working through making big shifts in your life. We're sharing coping skills to make changes easier, why being realistic with yourself is so important, and the idea of 'holding space' as a way to work through emotions in the moment. Casey shares her new virtual therapy resource for people who are looking for a community when making a tra...
#125 Is Grass Fed Beef Sustainable w Matthew Hayek of Harvard Animal Law
September 25, 2018 11:25 - 30 minutes - 56.7 MBHave you heard about grass fed beef? There's an image of the idyllic cows roaming green grasses that comes to mind and the messaging behind grass fed meat is one of enviromental positivity, but is it true? Today environmental scientist and Harvard Farmed Animal Law & Policy Fellow, Matthew Hayek is on to talk about his new research into the sustainability of grass fed beef. We also touch on the terms sustainable, ethical, and humane- are they marketing or reality? Is lab grown meat sustainabl...
#124 Is Self Love Selfish? And Other Q's from you.
September 11, 2018 12:02 - 28 minutes - 53.4 MBIt turns out many people are confused about the connection between self-love and being selfish, so this week I'm discussing the distinction between the two with a 'Life's Not that Serious' spin. Plus composting in your apartment, is it possible? How to handle a situation where a friend is bragging about fast fashion, not being a perfect zero waster, and how our mindset affects everything- and what we can do about it. Ready or not here's a new episode! NEW Clear LP Stickers: https://www.etsy....
#123 Why is Sustainable Fashion So Expensive? With Ariana of Paris To Go
August 28, 2018 11:13 - 42 minutes - 78.6 MBSure, it's fun to imagine a fully sustainable wardrobe, but this week we're talking to someone who's actually been doing it for years. Ariana of Paris To Go is on the pod sharing her knowledge of sustainable fashion. What is it and why do we need to pay attention to shopping sustainability for clothing? We're talking about why a $10 tee doesn't actually exist, the marketing and quality (or lack thereof) to keep you in the buying cycle, and why it's so expensive. Plus, answering some of your q...