Casually Green

This is the final episode of Season 2! Sammie and Shannon celebrate Earth Day with a series of would you rather questions about the earth and sustainability.  With a quick recap of the season and a conversation about short and longterm goals for Casually Green, this episode is a celebration of how far we've come and a glimpse of what's to come. Stay tuned for Season 3 but until then, stay healthy, stay casual, and stay green!Keep up with us on Instagram during our break @casuallygreenpod 

Hello fellow green people! This week Sammie and Shannon chat with model, singer, actress, AND vegan, Lola! Lola chats with us about navigating personal and professional aspirations, finding yourself, and doing brings you happiness. From drama club to podcasts, join us for a conversation about finding your own little corner no matter where it may be! One more episode left in season 2. Until then, stay healthy, stay casual, and stay green!Follow Lola on Instagram to keep up with her career, including her upcoming, debut EP! @lola.silver

This week Sammie and Shannon discuss manifesting! Where does the concept originate?  How can it be used? How do mindfulness and mantras play into manifesting? We answer all of these questions and more this episode. We also recap controversy among a popular self-help book author. Stick with us for the next few episodes as we end season 2. Stay healthy, stay casual, and stay green!Our creator this week is Rachel Cargle! Follow her on Instagram at @rachel.cargleYou can always find more content and updates on our Instagram @casuallygreenpod

Ever wonder what biodegradable actually means? Is it automatically a good thing? Companies love to use trendy terms to catch our eye and make us believe their products are better for us and for the environment. This week Sammie and Shannon break down what "greenwashing" is and define common buzz words/phrases used in greenwashing. Follow along as we try to become better consumers for our bodies and for our planet! As always stay healthy, stay casual, and stay green!Follow our creator this week: @greensliceoflifeFollow us @casaullygreenpod and be sure to share us with that one friend or family member that could be doing more for themselves and for Mama Earth!

This week Sammie and Shannon talk with Jules Rosenberger, founder of the blog "The Cheminist." Jules is working on her PhD in  Chemistry and Biochemistry and is striving to make science more accessible for people without a science background. The conversation this week focuses on contraceptives (birth control). What are the various types? Are there risks related to using contraceptives? What's a hormone, anyway? Find out in this episode. Stay healthy, stay casual, and stay green!Follow @the.cheminist on Instagram and check out https://www.thecheminist.com/ for more content on birth control, COVID, and other interesting chemistry-related topics! Follow us @casuallygreenpod and be sure to write us a review, follow, and subscribe to the podcast! 

Sleep is one of the best ways to stay healthy. This week Sammie and Shannon talk about ways to promote positive sleep routines, recommendations from the experts, and their own personal struggles with sleep. So tonight turn on your sleep sounds, turn off your phone, and get some sleep! Stay healthy, stay casual, and stay green!Check out our creator of the week: @drkristinamcguire and the site we discussed in this episode: http://sleepfoundation.orgWant more content? Follow us on Instagram! @casuallygreenpod 

Casually Green is back! After a brief break, Sammie and Shannon are back to talk about sustainable menstruation products. Does it matter? How can menstruating people be more conscious of the impact products have on the earth? The episode highlights woman-owned and WOC-owned brands in honor of Women's History Month! Our creator of the week is @cael_withconfidence (she's awesome)! Stay healthy, stay casual, and stay green!Follow us on Instagram @casuallygreenpod like, comment, review if you wanna spread some extra love!

Have you heard of the 5 Love Languages? This week Sammie and Shannon dive into the meaning behind each love language, the difference between giving and receiving love, and whether or not love languages contribute to healthy relationships. This Valentine's Day show some love for yourself and for the people (and pets) in your life. Spread love, not germs. Stay healthy, stay casual, and stay green!Our creator of of the week: @ivannalmftFollow us on Instagram @casuallygreenpod and share us with your people!

This week Sammie and Shannon are talking about a different kind of green...money! Our financial choices can impact our personal lives and play a role sustainability. What can 20-somethings actually do to help plan our finances for the future? Find out in this week's episode! Stay healthy, stay casual, and stay green!Follow our creator of the week: @thebudgetnistaFollow us @casuallygreenpod and share us with your friends. The more people living casually green, the greener our planet can be!

On this episode of Casually Green, Sammie and Shannon talk to Ashley Streff from The Social Well. The Social Well is "a full creative communications agency, specializing in visual campaigns and influencer partnerships in the wellness space. " Ashley talks about her experience as a lifestyle and fitness photographer as well as her work with social media based branding. Enjoy learning about the industry! Stay healthy, stay casual, and stay green!Website: The Social Well Instagram: @socialwellcreative and @ashleystreffIf you like what you hear, write us a review and follow us on Instagram @casuallygreenpod

This week Sammie and Shannon talk with Krista Jenkins! Krista is a Development Manager at FoodLink in Rochester! FoodLink's mission is, "Leveraging the power of food to end hunger and build healthier communities." Krista talks about what FoodLink does and how we can be part of ending hunger in our own communities. Krista also owns a crochet company called Spirit + Thread. Check out her Instagram @spiritandthreadcrochet and website her website to see all of the unique crochet tops, cat toys, bow ties, and more!Be sure to follow us on Instagram @casuallygreenpod and join us on our minimalism challenge this week!Stay healthy, stay causal, and stay green!

This week Sammie and Shannon review "The Minimalists: Less Is Now," a Netflix documentary. Minimalism can eliminate the tangible items with no true purpose in our lives. Check out @livingonthemap on Instagram to see a fun minimal/vegan van life! Stay minimal, stay casual, and stay green!Follow us on Instagram @casuallygreenpodLike/subscribe/follow/review we would LOVE to hear from you!

"Minimalism." What is it? How can it help the environment? What are the pros/cons? Join Sammie and Shannon this week and next as we dive into living with less. Next week we are discussing "The Minimalists: Less is Now," a Netflix documentary. Stay minimal, stay casual, and stay green. Articles Mentioned:Minimalism/EnvironmentOppressive MinimalismMoney Under 3010 Things I Don't Buy101 Items to Get Rid OfCreator of the Week: @afrominimalist afrominimalist.comFollow us on Instagram @casuallygreenpod

Bye 2020! Sammie and Shannon wrap-up the year and discuss the most sustainable companies of 2020, an environmental timeline of the year, and resolutions for 2021. Happy New Year! Stay healthy, stay casual, and stay green in 2021.Follow us on Instagram! @casuallygreenpod

This week Sammie and Shannon are joined by Madi from Briarwood Farm Sanctuary! Madi talks about how the sanctuary started, what they do, and how you can help! This week we challenge you to do something good for our furry friends. #friendsnotfood As always stay safe, stay casual, and stay green!Follow us on Instagram @casuallygreenpodBriarwood Farm Sanctuary Links:Instagram @briarwoodfarmsanctuaryFacebook: Friends of Briarwood Farm SanctuaryAmazon Wishlist: Briarwood Farm Sanctuary Amazon WishlistPayPal: paypal.me/BriarwoodSanctuaryVenmo: @Lori-BriarwoodThe Chocolate Co and Bake Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheChocolateCo

It is gift giving time! Last week Sammie and Shannon discussed the gifts, but what about the wrapping? Wrapping paper almost always makes its way into landfills. What can we do to help? Listen to this week's episode to find out. Stay healthy, stay casual, and stay green!Follow us on Instagram @casuallygreenpodCheck out our creator of the week: www.thedrunkincandleshop.com

December is here which means the holidays are upon us! Sammie and Shannon discuss shopping small, local, and second hand! The holidays will look different this year but there are still so many ways to celebrate traditions, even during 2020. We hope this season brings you good health and joy! Stay safe, stay casual, and stay green!Follow us on Instagram @casuallygreenpodCheck out some small shops we love!https://www.spiritandthreadcrochet.com/https://www.etsy.com/shop/NoelleClayJewelryhttps://www.etsy.com/shop/SunburstClayCo

Sammie and Shannon talk all things Thanksgiving in this week's episode! How can you make this Thanksgiving more sustainable? From what you buy to where you buy it, start planning your holiday to be more environmentally conscientious. Stay sustainable, stay casual, and stay green!Follow us on Instagram @casuallygreenpodThank you for listening!

This week Sammie and Shannon sit down with Maddy Nguyen, founder and owner of Monarch, a sustainable clothing company! Join us as we talk about ways to make fast fashion a thing of the past. Stay unique, stay casual, and stay green!Maddy's clothing company: https://monarchclothingcompany.com/Follow us on Instagram! @casuallygreenpod

During 2020 we have seen the world's use of single-use products increase. Sammie and Shannon talk about ways to stay sustainable where you still can! Stay healthy, stay casual, and stay green!Links from Episode:https://rochesterrefugee.orghttps://www.amazon.com/amscFollow us on Instagram!@casuallygreenpod

This week Sammie and Shannon talk to their friend Grace about how to practically make sustainable switches in our lives! Grace shows us that being sustainable in your 20's is totally doable. As always- stay sustainable, stay casual, and stay green! https://beekindwraps.ca/

We're back! Sammie and Shannon are back for the second season of Casually Green! After a brief break, the duo are ready to continue conversations about improving our personal health and sustainability efforts for the planet. Stay healthy, stay causal, and stay green!Follow us on Instagram @casuallygreenpodLinks/pages mentioned in this episode:@the.holistic.psychologist@noracooksveganbookshop.org

Join Sammie and Shannon for the final episode of season 1! We will be back in the fall for more exciting health and sustainability focused content. Follow us on Instagram to check out our latest giveaway and to keep up with us during our break @casuallygreenpod. As always: stay healthy, stay casual, and stay green!

This week Sammie and Shannon are joined by Brianna Willaims, RDN, LDN. Bri talks about what it means to be a Registered Dietician. She also discusses plant-based eating, fad diets, and overall nutrition. We hope you learn ways to lead a healthier life. As always stay healthy, stay causal, and stay green!Links Mentioned In Episode:https://www.eatrightpro.org/-/media/eatrightpro-files/practice/position-and-practice-papers/position-papers/vegetarian-diet.pdfhttps://www.todaysdietitian.com/newarchives/1015p28.shtml

On this episode Sammie and Shannon talk about Zero-Waste Living! What does it mean to live a Zero-Waste Lifestyle? How hard is it to go Zero-Waste? Find out tips and tricks to begin reducing the waste in your life. As always: stay healthy, stay casual, and stay green!

This week Sammie and Shannon are joined by Alexis Segal. She discusses her knowledge of the ancient practice, Ayurveda and how it can be incorporated in everyday health and wellness. Learn about the three doshas and how to balance them. We hope you learn something new and are inspired to focus more on your personal wellness journey. Stay well, stay casual, and stay green!Links about Ayurveda:https://mybrightbody.com/blogs/blog/whats-my-vikruti-classic-signs-of-imbalance-in-each-of-the-doshashttps://goop.com/food/recipes/ayurveda-how-to-eat-for-your-dosha/ https://www.ekhartyoga.com/articles/wellbeing/dinacharya-ayurvedic-morning-self-care-routine

Welcome back! After an episode-less week, Sammie and Shannon are back and talking about all things in the workplace. They are joined by their friend Sammy who talks about all the ways her job focuses on diversity, mental health, and environmentalism at work. As always: stay casual, stay healthy, and stay green!

Eating plant-based is a privilege that not everyone has. Sammie and Shannon discuss what makes eating plant-based a privilege and different ways to make eating plant-based accessible. The links below are mentioned in the episode! As always: stay safe, stay causal, and stay green!https://podcastsincolor.com/podshttps://www.feedingamerica.org/find-your-local-foodbankhttps://www.communitygarden.org/gardenhttps://www.ers.usda.gov/data-products/food-access-research-atlas/go-to-the-atlas.aspxhttps://vegansofcolor.wordpress.com/

This week Sammie and Shannon are joined by Amy Malone of Balanced Stone Acupuncture and Wellness. Amy talks about who and how people can benefit from Chinese Medicine. We hope you learn something new and as always: stay healthy, stay casual, and stay green!www.balancedstonewellness.com

On this episode of Casually Green, Sammie and Shannon have on two special guests. Brenda and Julia, the hosts from the RAWring Twenties Podcast, join the conversation about mental health, pursuing your passions, and vulnerable conversations. We hope you enjoy this episode and as always: stay healthy, stay casual, and stay green!

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. On this episode Sammie and Shannon sit down with three of their closest friends to talk about everyone's mental health journey and the ways we cope and care for our minds. Trigger Warning: Mental Health, Anxiety, Depression.Resources:Crisis Text Line US and Canada: text 741741National Suicide Prevention Line: 1-800-273-8255National Alliance on Mental Illness: www.nami.org

We have our first guest! Join Sammie and Shannon as they talk to their friend Kim all about gastrointestinal health. Kim has a degree in Biochemistry and discusses her journey to gut health. Learn tips and tricks to keep your body healthy! Stay healthy, stay casual, stay green.

Sammie and Shannon discuss skincare, haircare, and makeup In this episode of CG! What products can you make yourself with ingredients from your kitchen? What does "clean beauty" actually mean? What brands are cruelty-free? Listen and learn! As always: stay healthy, stay green, stay casual!

Happy 50th Anniversary of Earth Day! Sammie and Shannon talk about some of their favorite things about our amazing planet. Today's episode discusses composting, reusing food, and other ways to give back to the earth. Be sure to follow along on Instagram @casuallygreenpod to learn about an upcoming giveaway. We hope you can enjoy some time outside to celebrate today! As always: stay safe, stay green, and stay casual!

Surprise! We are kicking off Earth Week with a special episode. We hope you enjoy this mini episode on some things you thought were vegan that are not and some things you will be glad to know are vegan! Stay home, stay safe, and stay casual!

In this episode of CG, Sammie and Shannon discuss Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) with a focus on Music Therapy! Keep up with our weekly challenges and be sure to follow along on Instagram @casuallygreenpod. Stay healthy, stay green, and stay casual!

During this week's episode, Sammie and Shannon review two documentaries: "Cowspiracy" and "What the Health." If you did not watch, no worries! You can still get some great information on the effects of plant-based eating! Stay safe, stay green, stay causal.

In this episode of Casually Green, Sammie and Shannon touch on decreasing meat consumption. Eating meat can effect your body, the environment, and maybe even the next pandemic? Join the girls as they try to realistically discuss this hot-topic. For next week, please watch the following documentaries:"Cowspiracy" and "What the Health." Both found on Netflix!Stay inside, stay safe, and stay casual, casually green!

While we are all social distancing, it can be easy to get frustrated with those you live with. Shannon and Sammie break down the Enneagram and personalities in general!. Learn tips for living with others and how to figure out how your personality type interacts with those around you. Healthy relationships can be a huge part of living a healthy life!

Join Sammie and Shannon this week while we talk about staying healthy! Even when we are not experiencing global pandemic it is important to take care of yourself and those around you. We discuss staying safe and healthy while being mindful of the environment!

Meet the hosts, Sammie and Shannon in this week's episode. We will discuss future topics and introduce various segments (Mindful Moment, This for That, Music Recommendations, and Leave No Trace: Weekly Sustainability Challenge). Listen and laugh as we navigate this whole green thing, but let's keep it casual, casually green!

Welcome to Casually Green! We are so excited to begin our journey exploring all things health and wellness. Follow along as two friends try to be more green for our bodies and the planet- all while navigating life in their 20's! We can't wait to encourage each other as we all go a little more green, but let's keep It casual, casually green!