Avopodco Podcast

In this episode of Avopodco Podcast, your host Taylor Outram talks with her friend Jasmine Thompson about her thoughts and feelings about the Black Lives Matter Movement, how people might heal and grow from their trauma, and about some of her big beautiful dreams. Tune in to learn more about Jasmine! ***Please note this episode is being released about 3 months after the original recording date, so some information discussed may not be accurate as more information has come out since then.***

In this episode, one of your hosts interviews a good friend, Brad Jones, on the state of the world now, and more importantly, the state of the world that has been for generations. They talk about how they feel about the most recent protests for Black Lives, and some of their experiences in life that have contributed to those views. Get to know Brad in episode 11 of Avopodco Podcast.

In this delayed release of Episode 10, your hosts talk a little bit about Earth Day, then proceed to talk about how they have failed the Earth! Tune in to find out how they are not perfect at being sustainable, but still try!

Your hosts could not ignore the current outbreak sweeping the world and go on as usual with the planned podcast. They discussed the pandemic, along with The Green New Deal and how it all can relate to the bigger picture of Climate Change.

In this shorter episode, your hosts dive into what being minimalist has meant for them at different times in their lives. They explore what it might look like for people in different situations, and how one might go about becoming more minimalist. 

In this episode your hosts discuss what they have learned about permaculture (permanent-culture/agriculture). A simple and not nearly complete definition being: a way to live in harmony with nature. Your hosts discuss some things they already do in their lives that are principles of permaculture- primarily reducing their waste. They also dive into how they might further implement permaculture into their lives in time.

In this episode of Avopodco, Taylor is joined by a special guest host in Ali's absence- her brother Jackson! Together, the two discuss how to begin your journey toward living a more sustainable lifestyle. Some recommended first steps are shared after laying out a few key foundational elements of starting this journey. Tune in for advice not only on how to begin, but also how to stick with it.

In this episode Ali and Taylor discuss their journeys with health, wellness and diet culture- from childhood/early-adolescent experiences with it, to their recent exposure to it all through social media. One fact remains through it all- it's okay to want to make changes to your health and wellness, but everyone must realize how important it is to love themselves at every stage in their journey.

In this episode of Avopodco, your hosts dive into the pros and cons of social media, as well as some of the more grey areas that relate to it. Tying it back to sustainability, as they try to do in every episode, they discuss the community aspect of social media and how it has contributed to their sustainable journeys and improved their lives.

In this episode your hosts dive into veganism and vegetarianism and how these things relate to the planet's health and your own. They address some common questions with their own personal experiences and discuss what kind of an impact cutting meat can make, or not. Tune in to join the discussion and learn something new!

In this episode of Avopodco, your hosts dive into the ins and outs of secondhand shopping, and some of the controversy surrounding the household name, Goodwill. 

In the premiere episode of Avopodco Podcast, your hosts Ali Giese and Taylor Outram introduce themselves and talk about what got them into living a more sustainable lifestyle. They discuss some of the switches they have made in their lives so far, and why it’s so important to make these changes in your own. It’s their goal to raise awareness of issues they feel are not being covered thoroughly enough, and to open up a dialog about doing better for the planet, people and animals on it. It is important to note that you should always do your own research, although these hosts want to do their best to not misrepresent or provide false information.*** Visit for episode break down and links mentioned in the podcast.