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This is Clean and Green Living, the podcast that helps you reduce your exposure to toxic chemicals through easy and affordable lifestyle changes. Regan Nelson is on a mission to empower you with the knowledge and resources needed to live a safer, healthier, and more sustainable life. She’s combining a passion for cleaner living with her master’s degree in physiology and 20 years of working in innovation and consumer insights to be your researcher and guide. You’ll hear from Regan in solo episodes along with interviews of expert guests on topics essential to leading your healthiest life. Clean & Green Living will provide you with practical tips, innovative product solutions, and inspiring success stories. Join us each week as we celebrate progress, embrace imperfection, and empower ourselves with the knowledge and resources to make lasting, positive changes for a safer, healthier, and more sustainable life. Because when we know better, we do better.

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This is Clean and Green Living, the podcast that helps you reduce your exposure to toxic chemicals through easy and affordable lifestyle changes. Regan Nelson is on a mission to empower you with the knowledge and resources needed to live a safer, healthier, and more sustainable life. She’s combining a passion for cleaner living with her master’s degree in physiology and 20 years of working in innovation and consumer insights to be your researcher and guide. You’ll hear from Regan in solo episodes along with interviews of expert guests on topics essential to leading your healthiest life. Clean & Green Living will provide you with practical tips, innovative product solutions, and inspiring success stories. Join us each week as we celebrate progress, embrace imperfection, and empower ourselves with the knowledge and resources to make lasting, positive changes for a safer, healthier, and more sustainable life. Because when we know better, we do better.

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Episode 16: Finding Your Low Tox Life with Alexx Stuart

4/30/2024
Are you on a journey to make your life cleaner and greener, but sometimes feel overwhelmed by where to start or how to keep going? Today’s guest, Alexx Stuart, is here to help. Alexx is the founder of Low Tox Life, a platform that offers a wealth of resources, including books, a blog, online courses, and a podcast. Alexx’s mission is to help us rethink our daily choices, from the food we consume to the products we use, offering us a path toward a healthier, more sustainable way of living. In today's conversation, we dive deep into reconnecting with nature, and how our food choices impact both our health and the planet, and we share practical strategies to make living a low-tox life achievable for everyone It’s easy to feel like you are not doing enough, but I promise this conversation will have you celebrating the positive choices you are already making and maybe even inspire you to make a few more. Connect with Regan On Instagram @cleanandgreenlivingpodcast On LinkedIn On Threads Join the Clean & Green Living Free FB community here Join the Clean & Green Living Newsletter here Download the Clean & Green Living Guide here Email regan at cleanandgreenlivingpodcast@gmail.com Connect with Alexx Podcast https://www.lowtoxlife.com/podcast/ Website https://www.lowtoxlife.com On Instagram

Duration:00:43:52

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Episode 15: Live Better With Less With Stephanie Seferian

4/23/2024
Are you feeling overwhelmed by the endless cycle of buying and storing, only to realize that much of what you purchase is made from things that are harmful to your health and the health of the planet? If you're looking for a way to break free from the clutter and make your life safer and more sustainable through easy and everyday actions, then this episode is for you. Today, I’m joined by Stephanie Seferian, the voice behind the Sustainable Minimalists podcast and author of the book Sustainable Minimalism. Stephanie is sharing practical steps to help you adopt a minimalist lifestyle, including 3 easy actions we can all take starting today to simplify our life and live with greater intention. Resources Mentioned Eight Cost-Free Ways to Reduce Your Exposure to Toxic Chemicals Connect with Regan On Instagram @cleanandgreenlivingpodcast On LinkedIn On Threads Join the Clean & Green Living Free FB community here Join the Clean & Green Living Newsletter here Download the Clean & Green Living Guide here Email regan at cleanandgreenlivingpodcast@gmail.com Connect with Stephanie Podcast Website On Instagram Book https://mamaminimalist.com/sustainable_minimalism_book/

Duration:00:38:08

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Episode 14: How to Compost Your Underwear with Stacy Grace

4/16/2024
Did you know that 85% of textiles today are made from plastic fibers like spandex, nylon, elastane, especially underwear, and a whopping 11M pounds of under apparel and underwear go into landfills and incinerators every day in the USA. Why is that? Because underwear is the only apparel category we can’t donate or resell. Today’s guest saw that problem and decided to do something about it. Stacy Grace is the founder of KENT, an innovative company at the forefront of organic underwear and loungewear. Stacy's passion for sustainability and her commitment to making safer, more sustainable choices for consumers have led her to create a brand that challenges the norms of the fashion industry. Today, we'll explore how KENT is making a difference with its compostable, organic cotton products and what you can do as a consumer to make safer and more sustainable apparel choices, especially in the underwear you choose. Resources Mentioned Use this link and promo code cleanandgreen15 for 15% off your order with KENT Ganni Coyuchi Connect with Regan On Instagram @cleanandgreenlivingpodcast On LinkedIn On Threads Join the Clean & Green Living Free FB community here Join the Clean & Green Living Newsletter here Download the Clean & Green Living Guide here Email regan at cleanandgreenlivingpodcast@gmail.com Connect with Stacy Website https://www.wearkent.com On Instagram On Linkedin

Duration:00:33:04

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Episode 13: The Dirty Truth About Fragrance With Ashlee Posner

4/9/2024
When you see Fragrance on a label, it’s not just one thing, it’s up to potentially 300 ingredients made into a formulation that is protected as a trade secret, so companies don’t have to tell you what is in it. This is referred to as the Fragrance Loophole. What I didn’t know until recently is that not only are these ingredients being hidden from consumers, but they are also being hidden from brands selling you the products you use every single day. That means you can ask a company what is in their fragrance, and because it was formulated by a fragrance house as intellectual property, that brand also does not know what is in their fragrance. Let me state that again…the company does not have transparency to what ingredients are going into their products. My guest today is Ashlee Posner. After being denied safety information on the perfume ingredients in her products, Ashlee didn't just settle; she decided to revolutionize the industry from within. She founded State of Change, a clean and transparent fragrance company, and Lucent Labs, aiming to help other brands develop fragrances that pass the test for ingredient-conscious consumers. In this episode, you will hear how Ashlee is paving the path towards greater transparency, why it matters, and how you can become a more discerning consumer in the ever-evolving landscape of beauty and fragrances. Resources Mentioned Use this link and promo code cleanandgreenfor 15% off State of Change Use this link and promo code cleanforall20 for 20% off at Beautycounter, including Clean Eau De Parfum Connect with Regan On Instagram @cleanandgreenlivingpodcast On LinkedIn On Threads Join the Clean & Green Living Free FB community here Join the Clean & Green Living Newsletter here Download the Clean & Green Living Guide here Email regan at cleanandgreenlivingpodcast@gmail.com Connect with Ashlee Website https://stateofchangeparfum.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/stateofchangeparfum/ Email ashlee@stateofchangeparfum.com

Duration:00:30:52

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Episode 12: What Stinks About Your Deodorant & How to Clean Up Your Pits

4/2/2024
What if I told you your deodorant stinks? And I don’t mean the way it smells. I’m talking about the ingredients in it, and what those ingredients may be doing to your health. Pretty much everyone wears deodorant or antiperspirant, but have you ever paused to wonder what exactly you are putting on your body every time you apply these products? In this episode I will break down the difference between deodorant and antiperspirant, talk about the ingredients you should be avoiding and the harmful impact they could be having on your health. As always, I’m not just going to tell you what not to use without providing you a safer solution. This episode will give you the knowledge to choose a safer alternative, and I'll Guide you through the steps to transition from an antiperspirant to a deodorant and show you how to navigate this detox process in a quick, easy and stink-free way! Resources Mentioned Use this link and promo code CLEANFORALL20 for 20% off your first order with Beautycounter to try Clean Deo. Connect with Regan On Instagram @cleanandgreenlivingpodcast On LinkedIn On Threads Join the Clean & Green Living Free FB community here Join the Clean & Green Living Newsletter here Download the Clean & Green Living Guide here Email regan at cleanandgreenlivingpodcast@gmail.com

Duration:00:13:42

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Episode 11: Five ways to make your laundry room safer and more sustainable

3/26/2024
Have you ever stopped to think about what's in your laundry detergent and how those ingredients could be impacting your health and that of the planet, or have you ever thought about how changing your wash from warm to cold might make your clothes last longer and be better for the environment? These are just a couple of the questions we'll explore in today’s episode as we uncover simple yet powerful strategies for making your laundry room safer and more sustainable. I’m also sharing a story about how I recently discovered an ingredient in my laundry detergent that I really wish wasn’t there, and what my next steps are in making a change to something safer. Resources Mentioned Use this link and promo code somethingbetter for 15% off Branch Basics Starter Kits Puracy Molly’s Suds Guppy Friend Connect with Regan On Instagram @cleanandgreenlivingpodcast On LinkedIn On Threads Join the Clean & Green Living Free FB community here Join the Clean & Green Living Newsletter here Download the Clean & Green Living Guide here Email regan at cleanandgreenlivingpodcast@gmail.com

Duration:00:14:34

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Episode 10: Cutting Out Toxins: A Key to Breast Cancer Prevention with Suzanne Price

3/19/2024
1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer, yet 90% of cases are not linked solely to genetics. Let me say that again, 90% of cases are not linked solely to genetics, so if it’s not our genes, what is it? It’s our environment and lifestyle choice. Many of these environmental and lifestyle exposures are avoidable and for the past 30 years, Breast Cancer Prevention Partners has been working to educate people about how to reduce these exposures and their advocating for more health-protective laws in order to prevent them. Today, I am talking with Suzanne Price from BCPP. Suzanne has spent years studying the impact of toxic chemicals on our bodies, and as a mother of two young girls, she is especially passionate about educating people on this very important issue with the ultimate goal of preventing this horrible disease. You will walk away from this episode empowered with small ways that you can protect yourself and your family from harmful chemicals that are linked to breast cancer and all sorts of other diseases. And no guilt or shame in this podcast. We’re just two passionate moms trying to educate for a safer future for all. Resources Mentioned Use this link and promo code CLEANFORALL20 for 20% off your first order with Beautycounter. Be sure to select me, Regan Nelson, as your Brand Advocate. Connect with Suzanne & BCPP Website https://www.bcpp.org On Instagram Connect with Regan On Instagram @cleanandgreenlivingpodcast On LinkedIn On Threads Join the Clean & Green Living Free FB community here Join the Clean & Green Living Newsletter here Download the Clean & Green Living Guide here Email regan at cleanandgreenlivingpodcast@gmail.com

Duration:00:39:28

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Episode 9: The Life-Changing Power of Tossing The Toxins With Allison Evans of Branch Basics

3/12/2024
Today, I am republishing an episode from 2022 when the podcast was called This or Something Better. I am re-sharing this conversation with Branch Basics co-founder Allison Evans because it is one of my most listened-to episodes and because Allison’s story is truly transformational. It is easy to question whether the changes we make to reduce our exposure to toxic chemicals actually make an impact on our bodies and our health. Allison’s story will show you without question that they do. In her early 20s, Allison relied on painkillers, muscle relaxers, sleeping pills, and antidepressants just to get through the day. Despite seeing countless doctors, she had lost all hope of feeling better. It wasn’t until she spent the summer living with her aunt Marilee, eliminating toxins from life, that Allison was able to go off all of her medications, to reverse her PCOS and slowly begin to heal her body. That summer not only changed Allison’s health, but it was also the starting point of her company, Branch Basics. Her story truly shows how tossing the toxins can make a profound impact on your health and your life. Resources Mentioned Use this link and promo code somethingbetter for 15% off Branch Basics Starter Kits Connect with Regan On Instagram @cleanandgreenlivingpodcast On LinkedIn On Threads Join the Clean & Green Living Free FB community here Join the Clean & Green Living Newsletter here Download the Clean & Green Living Guide here Email regan at cleanandgreenlivingpodcast@gmail.com Connect with Allison Website https://branchbasics.com Instagram https://branchbasics.com Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BranchBasics/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCohnjXwA7RthgdfMMV6Y3Ag

Duration:00:43:36

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Episode 8: Why Lead in Stanley Cups Shouldn't Be Your Biggest Concern

3/5/2024
If you're the parent of a tween or teen, you're likely familiar with the popularity of Stanley cups. Recently, these cups became a hot topic when it was revealed they include a lead seal, igniting widespread debates and worries about the possibility of lead leaching into beverages. Following this news, a wave of videos went viral, showing consumers using household lead tests on their Stanley Cups and uncovering what seemed to be concerning results. Because these cups are so popular, this issue is getting a lot of media attention. Yes, there is lead in Stanely cups. You’ll learn in this episode why it’s not something to be overly concerned about. What you should be concerned about, yet isn’t getting the mainstream press it deserves is the presence of lead and other heavy metals in color cosmetics like lipstick, blush and eyeshadow. Women and girls are being exposed to these harmful heavy metals every single day and very few people are talking about it. This episode will help you understand how lead is making its way into your cosmetics, why its concerning for your health and most importantly, what you can do about it! And, of course, I’ll dig into what you need to know about the Lead in your Stanley cup. Resources Mentioned Shop Credo Beauty using promo code cleanandgreen10 for 10% off your first order Shop Beautycounter using promo code cleanforall20 for 20% off your first order. A Poison Kiss, The Problem of Lead in Lipstick Report Stanley Cup Tested For Lead & Cadmium at EPA-Certified Lab Report Connect with Regan On Instagram @cleanandgreenlivingpodcast On LinkedIn On Threads Join the Clean & Green Living Free FB community here Join the Clean & Green Living Newsletter here Download the Clean & Green Living Guide here Email regan at cleanandgreenlivingpodcast@gmail.com

Duration:00:17:40

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Episode 7: How to Protect Yourself From Glyphosate with Kelly Ryerson

2/27/2024
My goal is not to be a fearmonger, but today’s topic is not to be taken lightly. The use of glyphosate on our crops and in our environment is a public health emergency. Glyphosate, the active chemical in the weedkiller product Roundup, is the most widely used pesticide on the planet. Glyphosate is having a devastating impact on our health. It is linked to many serious health conditions, including cancer, liver disease, and infertility. Yet it’s used by farmers, landscapers, in schools and parks and even by your neighbors. Today’s guest Kelly Ryerson, is here to help us understand glyphosate and its uses, the impact it is having on human and planetary health, and most importantly, she will provide us with easy ways to reduce our exposure to this incredibly harmful chemical. Resources Mentioned Use promo code somethingbetter25 for 25% off Sun & Swell Foods Zach Bush on Rich Roll Podcast https://www.richroll.com/podcast/zach-bush-353/ https://www.richroll.com/podcast/zach-bush-414/ https://www.richroll.com/podcast/zach-bush-456/ Episode 94 This or Something Better: Regenerative Agriculture with David Leon of Farmer’s Footprint EP 17 This or Something Better: Creating Pesticide free communities with Non-Toxic Neighborhoods Connect with Kelly On Instagram Glyphosate Facts Website Connect with Regan On Instagram @cleanandgreenlivingpodcast On LinkedIn On Threads Join the Clean & Green Living Free FB community here Join the Clean & Green Living Newsletter here Download the Clean & Green Living Guide here Email regan at cleanandgreenlivingpodcast@gmail.com

Duration:00:34:34

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Episode 6: How Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals are Impacting Your Health and What to do About it With Dr. Leo Trasande

2/20/2024
It’s quite likely that your doctor has never mentioned Endocrine Disrupting chemicals, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t impacting your health. Each and every one of us, albeit often invisibly: is impacted by endocrine-disrupting chemicals every single day. They are in our food, our personal care and cleaning products, and in so many other aspects of our daily life. For many years the research focused only on early-life exposures, but now endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) are understood to contribute substantially to chronic disease in adulthood, especially metabolic, cardiovascular, and reproductive consequences as well as endocrine cancers. My guest today is Dr. Leo Trasande, With his extensive background as a medical doctor, researcher, health policy expert, and author, Dr. Trasande is committed to providing us with the tools and knowledge necessary to reduce our exposure to these chemicals. Our conversation today goes beyond merely spotlighting the issue; it's about providing actionable solutions and most importantly, fostering optimism for a safer and healthier future. Resources Mentioned Endocrine-disrupting chemicals: Mainstream recognition of health effects and implications for the practicing internist Sicker, Fatter, Poorer (get it here) Eight Cost-Free Ways to Reduce Your Exposure to Toxic Chemicals (Listen here) Connect with Dr. Trasande Website https://www.leotrasande.com On Instagram Connect with Regan On Instagram @cleanandgreenlivingpodcast On LinkedIn On Threads Join the Clean & Green Living Free FB community here Join the Clean & Green Living Newsletter here Download the Clean & Green Living Guide here Email regan at cleanandgreenlivingpodcast@gmail.com

Duration:00:33:42

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Episode 5: Strengthen Your Immunity by Reducing Your Exposure to Toxic Chemicals With Dr. Kara Wada

2/13/2024
There is nothing more precious than our health, and when you think of something that is essential to health, it’s immunity, our bodies' resistance to and resilience in recovering from disease. While you may feel like you have immunity of steel now, over time, our immunity can be compromised by the little things we are exposed to on a daily basis. Environmental toxins can be those things and they could be wreaking havoc on your immune system without you even knowing it Dr. Kara Wada is a board-certified pediatric and adult allergy, immunology, and lifestyle medicine physician. Kara is here to help us understand the impact of toxic chemicals on our immunity; what these chemicals are and where we are exposed to them. Most importantly, you’ll walk away from this episode with easy ways to protect your immune system from the harmful effects of toxic chemicals. Resources Mentioned Download the Clean & Green Living Guide here Connect with Kara On Instagram Becoming Immune Confident Podcast Website Connect with Regan On Instagram @cleanandgreenlivingpodcast On LinkedIn On Threads Join the Clean & Green Living Free FB community here Join the Clean & Green Living Newsletter here Download the Clean & Green Living Guide here Email regan at cleanandgreenlivingpodcast@gmail.com

Duration:00:37:40

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Episode 4: What you need to know about chemical vs physical sunscreen with Christina Ross

2/6/2024
Have you ever found yourself standing amidst the sunscreen options, gazing at shelves brimming with choices, and pondering, "Which sunscreen is the right choice for me? What sets apart physical zinc sunscreen from chemical sunscreen, and are the chemicals truly detrimental to my health? Do they pose a threat to coral reefs?" While it's crucial to wear sunscreen for skin cancer prevention, the challenge lies in selecting a sunscreen that not only offers confidence in safety but also provides effective sun protection. Today’s guest, Christina Ross, is going to help us answer these questions and so much more. Christina is a senior scientist with Credo Beauty who has spent much of her career looking at the safety and regulatory landscape of consumer products, including sunscreens. Christina will guide us through understanding the disparities between physical and chemical sunscreens. She'll address safety concerns associated with chemical sunscreens and help us tackle the essential question: How do we choose a sunscreen that prioritizes safety? Resources Mentioned Shop Beautycounter for sunscreen and other safer products using promo code cleanforall20 for 20% off your first order. Connect with Christina On LinkedIn Connect with Regan On Instagram @cleanandgreenlivingpodcast On LinkedIn On Threads Join the Clean & Green Living Free FB community here Join the Clean & Green Living Newsletter here Download the Clean & Green Living Guide here Email Regan at cleanandgreenlivingpodcast@gmail.com

Duration:00:35:13

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Episode 3: Eight Cost-Free Ways to Reduce Your Exposure to Toxic Chemicals

1/30/2024
Living a Clean & Green life can seem expensive and out of reach, but I am here to tell you that it doesn’t have to be. There are ways you can reduce your exposure to toxic chemicals without spending a cent. In today's episode I am sharing not one, but eight cost-free ways you can reduce your exposure to toxic chemicals. Resources Mentioned Meli Wraps use promo code cleanandgreen15 for 15% off your first order Read the EWG study HERE EWG Skin Deep Database Connect with Regan On Instagram @cleanandgreenlivingpodcast On LinkedIn On Threads Join the Clean & Green Living Free FB community here Join the Clean & Green Living Newsletter here Download the Clean & Green Living Guide here Email regan at cleanandgreenlivingpodcast@gmail.com

Duration:00:17:03

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Episode 2: What you need to know about Clean Beauty with Mia Davis and Christina Ross

1/23/2024
There are thousands of chemicals used in personal care products. These chemicals are in lotion, deodorant, toothpaste, skincare and makeup, and the majority have never been tested for human health and safety. No matter your gender or age, you are being exposed to these chemicals and they could be having a negative impact on your health. In the US there is no requirement for pre-market testing of ingredients to determine their safety and very little government regulation to protect us as consumers. So, how do you know who to trust, and how can you ensure you are choosing safer products? That is what you will learn in today’s episode. My guests are Mia Davis and Christina Ross, two experts with a passion for safer ingredients and greater regulation in the beauty industry. Mia is a clean beauty pioneer who created and implemented some of the leading standards in the industry, including The Credo Clean Standard and Beautycounter’s Never List. Christina is Senior Scientist at Credo Beauty where she is responsible for product and ingredient safety. Mia and Christina are here to help us understand the landscape of chemicals, lack of safety data and regulation in the beauty industry, and the most valuable thing you will walk away with from today’s episode is what you can do to make safer choices for you and your family. Resources Mentioned Shop Credo Beauty using promo code cleanandgreen10 for 10% off your first order Shop Beautycounter using promo code cleanforall20 for 20% off your first order. Scheduled your complimentary 15-minute 1:1 product consultation with Regan HERE The Need for Safer Chemistry in Beauty Report HERE Connect with Mia & Christina Mia on LinkedIn Christina on LinkedIn Connect with Regan On Instagram @cleanandgreenlivingpodcast On LinkedIn On Threads Join the Clean & Green Living Free FB community here Join the Clean & Green Living Newsletter here Download the Clean & Green Living Guide here Email Regan at cleanandgreenlivingpodcast@gmail.com

Duration:00:44:47

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Episode 1: How to Reduce Your Exposure to Toxic Chemicals in Your Clothes with Alden Wicker

1/16/2024
Have you ever opened a box or bag with a new piece of clothing and wondered, what the heck is that horrible smell, or have you seen the recent news headlines about BPA in sports bras and other athletic clothing, or PFAS found in period underwear? It’s hard to believe it’s possible, but there are toxic chemicals in our clothing, and it’s difficult to know what to do about it. In this episode, I am talking with Alden Wicker, the author of To Dye For: How Toxic Fashion is Making Us Sick and How We Can Fight Back. Alden is here to help us understand where and how toxic chemicals are making their way into your clothing, their impact on your health, and most importantly, she will share simple and budget-friendly ways to reduce your exposure. Resources Mentioned Use this link to shop Vibrant Body Co. Certified Clean bras, underwear, and tanks using promo code cleanandgreen20 for 20% off your first order. Connect with Alden On EcoCult On her Personal website On Instagram 📖Get the book here Article “Should You Be Worried About Flame Retardants in Clothing?” Connect with Regan On Instagram @cleanandgreenlivingpodcast On LinkedIn On Threads Join the Clean & Green Living Free FB community here Join the Clean & Green Living Newsletter here Download the Clean & Green Living Guide here Email regan at cleanandgreenlivingpodcast@gmail.com

Duration:00:40:55

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What You will Gain From The Clean and Green Living Podcast

1/15/2024
After a reflective journey spanning over 100 episodes and three years of "This or Something Better," I am thrilled to unveil the podcast's exciting rebrand as "Clean and Green Living" The podcast that helps you reduce your exposure to toxic chemicals through easy and affordable lifestyle changes. Set to launch next Tuesday, the show’s mission is to empower listeners with easy and affordable ways to reduce exposure to toxic chemicals, fostering a safer, healthier, and more sustainable lifestyle. Drawing on my 5.5 years as a Beautycounter Brand advocate, coupled with a background in physiology and two decades in consumer insights innovation, I merge passion and expertise to demystify the overwhelming task of navigating chemical exposure. Each week, the podcast will offer practical tips, innovative product solutions, and inspirational success stories. Join us each week as we celebrate progress, embrace imperfection, and empower ourselves with the knowledge and resources to make lasting, positive changes for a safer, healthier, and more sustainable life. Because when we know better, we do better. Join the Clean & Green Living community in the newly created Clean & Green Living Facebook group

Duration:00:01:49

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I’m Starting a New Podcast

1/9/2024
After a reflective journey spanning over 100 episodes and three years of "This or Something Better," I am thrilled to unveil the podcast's exciting rebrand as "Clean and Green Living" The podcast that helps you reduce your exposure to toxic chemicals through easy and affordable lifestyle changes. Set to launch next Tuesday, the show’s mission is to empower listeners with easy and affordable ways to reduce exposure to toxic chemicals, fostering a safer, healthier, and more sustainable lifestyle. Drawing on my 5.5 years as a Beautycounter Brand advocate, coupled with a background in physiology and two decades in consumer insights innovation, I merge passion and expertise to demystify the overwhelming task of navigating chemical exposure. Each week, the podcast will offer practical tips, innovative product solutions, and inspirational success stories. Join us each week as we celebrate progress, embrace imperfection, and empower ourselves with the knowledge and resources to make lasting, positive changes for a safer, healthier, and more sustainable life. Because when we know better, we do better. Join the Clean & Green Living community in the newly created Clean & Green Living Facebook group

Duration:00:02:54

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Episode 109: Why Every Choice Matters with Eliza Caplan

11/28/2023
Sometimes you can do all the things to protect your health; sleeping well, exercising, eating a health diet using safer products, and you still get sick, you still get cancer. That is the story of today’s guest, Eliza Caplan. While cancer is a part of Eliza’s story, it is not what defines her. Eliza is a passionate educator and advocate for clean living. She has spent the majority of her adult life making choices that are not only healthier for her but also for the health of animals and the planet. In June of this year, Eliza was diagnosed with a rare form of brain cancer, and in this episode she is sharing her journey. Whether you're at a crossroads in your own health journey, supporting a loved one through cancer or another disease, or even someone who is questioning the importance of making safer choices altogether, this conversation will inspire you to believe that these small choices and actions do in fact matter. That you do have control of your life and your health, even when you think you don’t. About Eliza From a young age, Eliza Caplan was drawn to nature and her passion for animals. She connected with the most vulnerable and ones who couldn’t speak out for themselves. After having children, she stayed home to care for them but continued her work for people, animals and the planet through different actions. As she learned more about health and planet, she transitioned her family to a more plant-based diet and even vegan for a period of time. In 2016, she went back to work. In order for her to spend time on it, it had to have a great mission. After being introduced to Beautycounter through a friend she joined the mission to help share things she hadn’t previously known. Her business and social action work grew. In 2021, she and her husband moved their family of 5 from Chicago, where they had always lived, to Scottsdale AZ. They were in search of warmer weather, something new, and having the mountains a bit closer to them. In 2023, she was shocked to learn from an MRI that she had a brain tumor. Since then she has undergone a craniotomy with tumor resection, radiation and chemotherapy. In her journey, she has looked deeper into the cause and ways to heal more holistically than just the standard of care. She enjoys sharing what she has learned along the way in the effort to change someone else’s life for the better. Connect with Eliza Instagram https://www.instagram.com/imperfectly_passionate/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/eliza.c.caplan Support the Podcast Support the podcast by shopping with my affiliate partners. By shopping using my links and promo codes, you help to fund the ongoing production of the show. These companies align with my mission to help make people and the planet safer, healthier, and happier. View a full list of my affiliate partners and the discount codes here. https://linktr.ee/thisorsomethingbetter Shop Beautycounter: You can also support the podcast by supporting my business with Beautycounter. Use the promo code CLEANFORALL20 for 20% off your first purchase. www.beautycounter.com/regannelson

Duration:00:41:54

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Episode 108: How to be a More Conscious Consumer with Maggie Spicer

11/21/2023
In this week’s episode I am talking with Maggie Spicer, the founder of Source Beauty ESG, a Washington, D.C.-based advisory firm that focuses on sustainability and social impact in the beauty and personal care sector. In a world where greenwashing often blurs the lines between genuine sustainability and empty marketing claims, Maggie is here to help us navigate this complex terrain and empower consumers to make more informed choices. About Maggie Maggie Spicer is the founder of Source Beauty ESG, a DC-based advisory firm focusing on sustainability and social impact in the beauty and personal care sector. She works with global brands and retailers on ESG issues related to product design, marketing, compliance, and corporate strategy. She was previously an associate at the global law firm White & Case, where she specialized in trade compliance and business & human rights, before moving in-house at Amazon to serve as supply chain regulatory counsel. Connect with Maggie Website https://www.sourcebeauty.co Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/margaretjanespicer/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/green_beauty_guide Support the Podcast Support the podcast by shopping with my affiliate partners. By shopping using my links and promo codes, you help to fund the ongoing production of the show. These companies align with my mission to help make people and the planet safer, healthier, and happier. View a full list of my affiliate partners and the discount codes here. https://linktr.ee/thisorsomethingbetter Shop Beautycounter: You can also support the podcast by supporting my business with Beautycounter. Use the promo code CLEANFORALL20 for 20% off your first purchase. www.beautycounter.com/regannelson

Duration:00:45:24