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The Positively Green Podcast

Suzette Chaumette and Kelsey Jorissen Olesen

Where sustainable living women, Kelsey and Suzette, empower you to live a green life you"ll love.

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51:38

How to open a zero waste store with Jenna Meier of...

The Positively Green Podcast ·

2020/07/27

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 journey a little bit easier by offering pantry staples, household cleaners, and personal care products in a package-free way. The Glass Pantry offers organic,

42:32

How to build a community effort around sustainability...

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2020/07/13

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 sustainable living. Topics Covered: Laura’s background and how she became involved with the Waukesha County Green Team What a “green team” is and

01:15:38

Where regenerative agriculture gets it wrong and what...

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2020/06/08

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 pastured chicken and eggs. Chris offers a unique perspective on regenerative agriculture and where mainstream regenerative ag gets it wrong. A member of

51:35

How to reframe the power of your vote with Nathaniel...

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2020/06/01

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 voters. Resources mentioned: Quinta MKE CSA box Grassway Organics Kelsey’s Holistic Home eBook (code positivelygreen for 15% off) Topics covered in this

41:46

Refill, reuse, rejoice! Featuring Plaine Products...

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2020/05/11

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 from landfills to date! Topics covered in this episode: How Plaine Products got started and what they offer Why are plastic shampoo bottles a problem in

43:20

How to create community resilience using the...

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2020/04/26

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 self-sufficient and build community resilience. In this episode, we chat about: What are transition towns? The core principles of the Transition Network

01:08:27

Holistic Dog Care and Raw Diet Tips with Roberta...

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2020/04/13

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 feeding and why it’s so beneficial for dogs and akin to their wild carnivore diet Why most vets advise against “grain-free” diets; should we actually be

47:12

Cheers to drinking Natural Wine with Allie Kruse of...

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2020/03/29

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 conventional wines Debunking the myth of sulfites causing headaches Common misconceptions about natural wines Do different regions of the world tend to

44:24

Nine simple ways to make your home a healthier and...

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2020/03/14

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 average American indoor environment is 2 to 5 times more polluted than the outdoor air. The EPA also stated that the worst air pollution in our nation is

34:19

The Top 6 Ways To Make 2020 Your Most Sustainable...

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2020/03/02

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 get Amazon to reduce the use of plastic Petition #2 to stop Amazon from using plastic altogether Carbon180 Carbonfund.org And be sure to check out our

40:53

What's next for Becca and Kelsey + Season 1 Recap

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2019/10/07

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 felt about each of the episodes we created What episodes are our personal favorites and why What’s next

01:17:45

Sustainable and Toxin-Free Cat Care with Roberta...

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2019/09/23

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 possible. We also cover everything from eco-friendly litter box care to zero-waste cat toys. Roberta

56:41

Why the oil cleansing method is the best way to...

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2019/09/09

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 you've been curious how OCM works or you have been trying it for a while and want to take it a step further,

01:13:33

Holistic tips for a good night's sleep, acupressure,...

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2019/08/26

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, graduated with honors and completed years of health research introducing yoga to older female adults

37:11

Upleveling your clean beauty routine from habit to...

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2019/08/11

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 Beauty Consult service. So today, you get a front-row seat to the amazing work she does as she walks Kelsey

59:35

Why EMF radiation is an unseen threat and tips for...

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2019/07/15

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 episode: What are EMFs (electromagnetic radiation and frequencies) and how they work Common sources of

48:44

How To Mindfully Improve Your Core Areas of Wellness...

The Positively Green Podcast ·

2019/07/01

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 areas of health that she focuses on, and how to make health and wellness less overwhelming Beginner steps

32:46

Period Talk: Holistic Pain Management Tips (Part 2)

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2019/06/17

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 out how we deal with the red wave holistically. Show Notes: Holistic and zero waste options to help

29:35

Period Talk: Tips for having a zero waste cycle (Part 1)

The Positively Green Podcast ·

2019/06/03

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 bacterial environment Study on how those undisclosed chemicals are absorbed from tampons and pads Study on

24:30

The five surprising reasons to get started with...

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2019/05/12

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 plastic waste What food miles are and how what you eat produces carbon emissions Why choosing organic over

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