Episodes

Welcome to the 100th episode of This or Something Better! I started this show 6 months into the global pandemic. My goal was to share stories of hope; to introduce you to inspiring people doing things to help make people …

This week we are digging deeper into Beauty and endocrine disputing chemcais. For anyone who follows the podcast, you know this is a topic I have addressed here multiple times. Other episodes include my conversations with Lindsay Dahl, Mia Davis …

It's hard to believe it, but it has been over two years since Dr. Annie Fenn's debut here on the podcast in episode 13. Let me introduce you to Annie if you haven't listened to that conversation. She is the …

Today we are diving into the very important topic of sustainability in the fashion industry. There are all sorts of statistics thrown around about sustainable fashion, many of which aren’t actually true. Bad information can be shared in greenwashing...

Nearly everyone owns at least one pair of jeans, if not multiple. There is so much to love about denim: its range of shades, faded appearance, it’s versatility. We all love denim so much that it’s estimated that billions of …

If you listen to the podcast regularly or follow me on social media, you know that ingredient safety and transparency in the beauty industry is something I am particularly passionate about. And, while I have an immense amount of knowledge …

If you listen to the podcast regularly or follow me on social media, you know that ingredient safety and transparency in the beauty industry is something I am particularly passionate about. And, while I have an immense amount of knowledge …

I will admit that I used to think the people standing outside Trader Joe's asking me to sign a petition against glyphosate and Monsanto were crazy. I didn’t really know anything about Monsanto or about Glyphosate or anything about farming, …

We, and I am going to speak directly to women right now, do, on average, more household work and more of the child related work than men; and in many cases, while also trying to maintain full-time professional careers. So, …

Our guest today is my friend Regan Nelson, host of the This or Something Better podcast. Her podcast is dedicated to the stories of innovators and positive change-makers committed to making the world better. Regan is also a consultant for...

Every 30 seconds a football field's worth of natural area disappears. Open spaces serve so many important functions within our communities; they help improve air quality, reduce urban temperations, give people a place to enjoy an active lifestyle and...

Every 30 seconds a football field's worth of natural area disappears. Open spaces serve so many important functions within our communities; they help improve air quality, reduce urban temperations, give people a place to enjoy an active lifestyle and...

I am going to put it out there in all my shame and embarrassment, but there have been multiple occasions in the past few years where I have said something to my daughter after a game or race and then …

There is only one brand whose mission is to save the planet, and that is Patagonia. Just recently, the founder, Yvon Chouinard, transferred his family’s ownership of the company, valued at $3 billion, to a specifically designed trust and non-profit...

Fertility has dropped more than 50% over the past 50 years worldwide and while some might think it’s an evolution problem, that’s not the case. The reality is that chemicals in our environment and unhealthy lifestyle practices are disrupting our...

Our consumption of clothing has risen by 400% in the last two decades. The textile industry produces 10% of global greenhouse emissions. Aproxxinately 85% of clothing ends up in a landfill, and the average U.S. shopper doesn’t wear 50%...

Women are 50.8% of the population and 52% of the professional level workforce. Yet, in the world, Women account for only 25% of senior-level officials and managers, only 20% of board seats and only 6% of CEOs. With a lot …

Many people find it hard to talk about climate change. They find it overwhelming, frightening, or even uncomfortable. While we may not realize it, simply talking about climate change can be an important step toward addressing the problem. I hope …

When we hear the word environment, we often think of the natural resources around us; water, soil, and air. After today’s episode you might agree that the most important part of our environment is not the outdoors but indoors in …

One of the topics we discuss regularly here on the podcast is the impact of environmental toxins on our health, and today we’re digging specifically into their impact on reproductive health. My guest is Dr. Lora Shahine. She is a...

We spend approximately 30% of our life sleeping on a mattress, yet have you ever thought about what your mattress is made of and how that might also be impacting your health. When Tim Masters' infant daughter was suffering from …

What is the right age to give a child a smartphone? This is a question parents of previous generations have never had to grapple with but here we are… navigating what can be for some parents, me included, a very …

A study conducted in 2019 found that coverage of women athletes on televised news and highlight shows accounts for only 5.4% of all airtime. And that number has risen only .4% since 1989. Today’s guest, Jenny Nguyen saw an opportunity …

I know that many of you are thinking about how the personal care products you put on your body can impact your health, but have you ever thought about your clothes in the same way? Just like in personal care …