Converting 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…
Have 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 environmental positivity, but is it true? Today environmental scientist and Harvard Farmed Animal Law & Policy Fellow, Matthew Hayek is on to talk about…
It 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…
Sure, 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…
It’s official, you guys requested more ‘Life’s Not That Serious’ episodes so I’m delivering. Today, we’re talking about distancing ourselves from our goals, when I first heard this it gave me a total lightbulb moment. The concept makes goals more attainable if you’re consciously or subconsciously putting distance between you and something you want. Plus,…
You’ve heard it before, ‘veganism is a religion, and I’ve already got one’, or even the extreme, ‘veganism is a cult’. Today we’re exploring the connection, or lack thereof, between religion and veganism. Today’s guest Victoria Moran of Main Street Vegan shares her take on veganism & religion, how veganism isn’t a diet even though…
The idea that veganism results in thin, healthy bodies is extremely prevalent. Today Chickpea Magazine creator, photographer, & illustrator Cara Livermore is here to bust that stereotype. Cara shares frank details about how perceived exterior good health is not the way to happiness. Plus, the argument for labeling yourself, why decision fatigue makes it hard…
After mentioning my new life motto, ‘Life’s Not That Serious’, on episode 110, it turns out a lot of you guys resonated with the message too. I wanted to do an update and take questions about the topic of slowing down, realizing you don’t need to be perfect, and changing your perspective that ‘LNTS’ is.…
