Green Junkie

Education Podcasts

The Green Junkie podcast is a show that explores sustainable and green living in a simple way. Stephanie Moram, the Good Girl Gone Green, will be lighting up the airwaves every week giving you simple tips and tricks to live a little more green in a way that fits within your budget and lifestyle. Here at Green Junkie, we believe everyone can contribute to taking care of our planet, without making a ton of huge sacrifices and we are here to show you how. If you’re looking for easy ways to live a greener lifestyle and feel empowered to live a little more green on YOUR terms - this is the podcast for you.

The Green Junkie podcast is a show that explores sustainable and green living in a simple way. Stephanie Moram, the Good Girl Gone Green, will be lighting up the airwaves every week giving you simple tips and tricks to live a little more green in a way that fits within your budget and lifestyle. Here at Green Junkie, we believe everyone can contribute to taking care of our planet, without making a ton of huge sacrifices and we are here to show you how. If you’re looking for easy ways to live a greener lifestyle and feel empowered to live a little more green on YOUR terms - this is the podcast for you.

Location:

Canada

Genres:

Education Podcasts

Description:

Twitter:

@greenjunkiepod

Language:

English

Contact:

514-814-7797

Website:

https://greenjunkie.co/

Email:

stephanie@greenjunkie.co

Episodes

45. Taking Action and Remaining Optimistic About the Climate With Ariel Maldonado

7/12/2022

Hey, Green Junkie! Have you ever dove down the rabbit hole of climate change and came up for air more depressed and hopeless than you did before you dove in? Sometimes it can feel really overwhelming to look at the state of our planet and all the action that needs to be taken in order to course correct. It can paralyze us so much that we end up doing nothing and taking zero steps in our journey - because what’s the point. I think we can all relate to this feeling, so today I brought on...

Duration:00:33:23

44. 5 Low Waste Tips for Your Next Party

7/5/2022

Hey, Green Junkie! It’s officially summer which means it’s time for drinks by the pool, trips and our favorite BBQ parties. Parties can generate huge amounts of waste, so how do we enjoy our favorite summertime activity without harming the environment? In this episode, I’m taking the stress out of your next party by giving you my best 5 tips for a low waste party - cause you deserve to enjoy your summer without the guilt. You won’t want to miss this episode where we discuss, You’ll...

Duration:00:15:12

43: Building a Green Life That Works for You With Jessie Stokes

6/28/2022

Hey, Green Junkie! Ever just had one of those girl chats that just warmed your heart and re-ignited your passion for something you care deeply about? That’s exactly what happened in this episode with Jessie Stokes. We chatted about everything from her business to raising kids in an eco-friendly world and everything in between. We had such a good time riffing about green living, and I hope you walk away with as many nuggets of wisdom as I did. You won’t want to miss this episode where we...

Duration:00:34:09

42. Keeping Gifting Green With Elizabeth Mueller

6/21/2022

Hey, Green Junkie! Have you ever thought about how much waste is produced by the longstanding tradition of giving gifts? Buying gifts for others is one of the greatest ways we celebrate those we love, but unfortunately, this beautiful tradition can often come at a cost to the planet. So today, I brought on Elizabeth Mueller, the owner and founder of Swathe Gifts, to talk about the environmental impacts traditional wrapping paper has on the environment and how we can explore alternatives...

Duration:00:38:22

41. Slow and Easy Living With Emily Padan

6/14/2022

Hey, Green Junkie! When was the last time you just stopped in the middle of a busy afternoon, crawled into bed and read a book? Or took your time in the morning to savour your morning tea/coffee, plan out your day and connect with nature? Our lifestyles are hectic, and we have often grown up with a mentality that to hustle is to succeed, which isn’t always true. Sometimes the hardest working people we know are the most broke and unhappy people we’ve ever met - because they’re exhausted and...

Duration:00:43:04

40. Teaching Kids How to Adopt a Green Lifestyle With Kayla Powell

6/7/2022

Hey, Green Junkie! When it comes to taking care of our planet, it’s no argument that what we teach future generations is massively important. When it comes to green living and sustainability, it can be a challenge to know how to teach our children how to care about the planet when they don’t understand big world issues, politics or any reasons for why we should care. So today, I am bringing on Kayla Powell to discuss how to guide your children to care about the planet, live sustainably...

Duration:00:24:37

39. Easy Cloth Diapering…Without the Stress With Lacie Wever

5/31/2022

Hey, Green Junkie! If I say “Cloth Diapers” what reaction do you have? (Don’t worry, all reactions are accepted here) 😉 For so many people, the idea of cloth diapering is gross, stressful and seems like a lot of unnecessary work. Even if you want to help the environment, giving up those convenient disposable diapers can just feel a little too exhausting. I cloth diapered with both of my kids and let me tell you….it was amazing. So amazing, I actually miss cloth diapering - if you can...

Duration:00:34:22

38. Sustainable Fashion A-Z With Karly Hiser

5/24/2022

Hey, Green Junkie! You’ve heard me talk a lot about fast fashion and the impacts it has on our planet and our wallets. It’s no secret that I’m a big fan of making better choices when it comes to our clothes. So today I wanted to bring on the owner of Crann Apparel, Karly Hiser, to not just discuss the importance of sustainable fashion but to really dive deep into WHY this is so important. With her nursing and healthcare background, Karly is able to dive into why choosing better fabrics...

Duration:00:27:50

37. Solving The Daily Lunch Woes - One Box At A Time With Courtney Stewart

5/17/2022

Hey, Green Junkie! Preparing and sharing a meal is the one universal language we ALL speak. Our bodies need nutrients and whether we are at work, at school or just hanging at home, eventually we are going to need to stop and eat some lunch. Today, I brought on Courtney Stewart, the founder and creator of Good Kiind to talk about her company, their products and how they are changing how we create low waste meals - one lunch box at a time. She is sharing her personal experience as a mom,...

Duration:00:47:14

36. The Truth Behind Your Hair Dye With Lindsaya VanDeusen

5/10/2022

Hey, Green Junkie! In this episode, I am honoured to have Lindsaya VanDeusen, on the podcast to chat with me about hair dye. We talk about the formulas, chemistry, and toxicity, and she answers the biggest question: "Can we actually dye our hair safely?” Lindsaya is breaking it all down for us today and using her extensive knowledge and experience behind the chair and in the hair care industry to lead us to make better choices when taking care of our bodies and hair. I learned so much in...

Duration:00:52:53

35. Getting Smarter About Shipping Materials with Alekandra Plewa

5/3/2022

Hey, Green Junkie! Are you drowning in boxes, bubble wrap and poly mailers? Confused about what to do with all the shipping containers and materials that are stacking up in the corner of your living room? It’s no secret we all like to shop online. It’s convenient, it’s easy and it saves us hella time. I mean it’s become such a normal part of our lives there are millions of tik tok videos comically showing wives hiding their daily packages from their husbands. Online shopping is here to...

Duration:00:38:57

34. Your Sustainable Home with Interior Designer Hannah Oravec

4/26/2022

Hey, Green Junkie! How many of you struggle between wanting a gorgeous, aesthetically pleasing home and also wanting to reduce your waste and fill your space with sustainable pieces? Interior design and home remodel can be full of a lot of waste. I mean just watch one episode of an HGTV show and you’ll often see nothing but wasteful practices which can turn off anyone who is wanting to spruce up their home but also really care about the health of the planet. So today, I wanted to bring on...

Duration:00:39:31

33. Creating Sustainable Businesses with Sara Miltenberger

4/19/2022

Hey, Green Junkie! Today, I am delighted to bring on Sustainability Consultant Sara Miltenberger to discuss how she is helping businesses clean up their daily practices and become more sustainable. We are talking about everything from the cost of certifications, what you should really be looking for when you buy products and how much power you have as a consumer to affect change. Sara is changing the way that businesses think about creating and getting their products into consumer’s hands...

Duration:00:41:38

32. Unravelling Our Beliefs Around Plastic With Jonathan Quinn

4/12/2022

Hey, Green Junkie! Jonathan Quinn is joining me on today’s podcast episode and I can’t wait for you to hear the conversation we had around plastic. It’s no secret that I hate plastic and if it were up to me, we’d pretty much never use it again. However, Jonathan is here to challenge my belief on plastic and really educate us all on (dare I say) the benefits and pros of plastic in our world. This was such a fun and enlightening convo and I can’t wait for you all to hear a different...

Duration:00:45:43

31: What’s Really Hiding in Your Home with Loni Brown

4/5/2022

Hey, Green Junkie! Today’s episode is featuring my friend Loni Brown and we are talking all about how to reduce the toxins in your home. You might have heard about the traditional places that toxins hide out in your home but in today’s episode you’re going to learn about all the other sneaky places toxins are lingering and why it’s so important to try to replace these items as soon as possible. Loni is sharing her expertise and spilling the tea on all the things we need to be looking out...

Duration:00:44:12

30: Changing the Fashion Game with Camille Lee

3/29/2022

Hey, Green Junkie! In today’s episode, I am introducing you to Camille Lee, the founder and owner of Wear Em Out Tees. Camille is here to talk about her game changing company that is helping to combat the effects of fast fashion and educate us all on how to fall in love with sustainable clothing. She is a big advocate for the environment and has built a business rooted in the belief that we all possess the largest power in the world to create change with our daily choices. I am so...

Duration:00:34:53

29. Keeping Green Fun With Inventor & Owner of Big Bee Little Bee, Amy Leinbach

3/22/2022

Today, I am chatting with the founder of Big Bee Little Bee’s, Amy Leinbach. She is opening up about how her company came to be, what motivates her to invent new products and the messages she wants you to know about living green - from one mom to another. This convo is full of life hacks and tips on how to lead by example, get your family involved and take off all the pressure while living more sustainably. In this episode we will discuss, You’ll discover that and so much more in this...

Duration:00:39:11

28: Environmental Justice and Veganism with Isaias Hernandez

3/15/2022

Hey, Green Junkie! Today, I am introducing you to the amazing Isaias Hernandez. Isaias, is the founder of the Queer Brown Vegan and he is blazing a trail for young and old alike in his quest for environmental justice and a healthier planet. He is here to remind us all that taking care of our planet and each other doesn’t have to be hard or expensive and that everyone has a role to play in ensuring that we all have equal access to our earth’s beautiful and natural resources. I’m so...

Duration:00:26:01

27. Eco-Guilt - Just Drop it

3/8/2022

Hey, Green Junkie! The other day I posted this quote on Instagram. “Don’t feel guilty when you forget your bags or coffee mug or water bottle or buy something fast fashion.” In my attempt to help my community feel less guilty about not being perfect in their sustainable lifestyles, I hit a nerve. I got messages and comments that were appalled at my message and couldn’t believe I wouldn’t WANT people to feel guilt or shame about not making green choices all the time. They couldn’t...

Duration:00:13:18

26. Stop Using Traditional Dry Sheets!

3/1/2022

Hey, Green Junkie! In my attempts to always live a green and sustainable lifestyle I am consistently evaluating the practices I do every day to see if there are areas for improvement. With new products and inventions hitting the market daily, I always try to stay on top of my own practices to see if there are even greater ways my family can do their part to help take care of the planet. One of those areas - that I think many forget about - is the laundry Every time we wash or dry our...

Duration:00:10:12