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In this special Earth Day episode of the Outdoor Minimalist podcast, we discuss the 2025 theme: Our Power, Our Planet. While this year's campaign focuses on accelerating renewable energy, it also shines a light on the power of people.Because the transition to a cleaner, more just world depends on all of us.From grassroots organizing to transformative climate policy, we explore how individuals and communities are stepping up to meet the moment. Change doesn't just come from institutions. It's sparked by collective action.In this episode, you'll hear from:Jonathan Cedar, CEO and Co-founder of BioLiteAidan Charron, Emily Walker, and Michael Karapetian from EARTHDAY.ORGDavid Gahl from the Solar and Storage Industries InstituteJason Walker from the Southwest Regional Development CommissionWhether you're an advocate, an educator, or someone looking for ways to make a difference, this episode offers powerful insights on how to take action in 2025 and beyond.INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/outdoor.minimalist.book/WEBSITE:https://www.theoutdoorminimalist.com/YOUTUBE: @theoutdoorminimalistLISTENER SURVEY: https://forms.gle/jd8UCN2LL3AQst976This episode was written, produced, and hosted by Meg Carney with audio editing and mixing by Alex Carney
Happy Holidays outdoor minimalist listeners. I can't believe this is the third holiday season I get to spend with all of you! To give the team a bit of a break over the next two weeks, we decided to repost one of our most popular and well-loved episodes –The Christmas Tree Display. If you haven't heard this, you're in for a treat! Before we get to the special though, I have a few announcements. First, the Forever Chemicals podcast was recently nominated for the Sports Podcast Awards! While we like to think of ourselves as a science podcast, it is an honor to be a finalist in the sports documentary category. We were nominated because we cover the use of hazardous chemicals in sporting equipment and outdoor gear. That said, it would mean the world to us if you took a minute to cast a vote for the Forever Chemicals podcast. The link is in the show notes as well as in all of our social media bios. Voting is open until January 13th and winners will be announced on January 30th. The second announcement I have is that I've also included a link to our listener survey in the show notes and will be sending these out in the next few email newsletters. Last year was the first year we tried a listener survey, and it helped us a lot to hear directly from you about the show. Your input helps us create a more impactful show and cover topics and interview guests that interest you most. I've made some updates to the listener survey since last year, including the option to have a sit down chat with me, your host so I can hear from you directly and get to know you better. If you're interested in sharing your thoughts directly with me and scheduling a video call, please fill out the survey in the show notes! With that, thank you again for making this our best year yet, and happy holidays. This Holiday Special: The Christmas Tree Display was written and produced by Meg Carney and edited by Alex Carney. ----------------------------- INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/outdoor.minimalist.book/ WEBSITE: https://www.theoutdoorminimalist.com/ ORDER THE BOOK: https://www.theoutdoorminimalist.com/book YOUTUBE: @theoutdoorminimalist LISTENER SURVEY: https://forms.gle/EzVMMbvxQdVjGmU26 VOTE HERE: https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/sports_category/best-sports-documentary-podcast/ ----------------------------- Features Alex Carney as the Narrator, Meg Carney as the PVC Tree, and Jay Stewart as the Farm Tree. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/outdoor-minimalist/support
CRAPIE HIPPIE is almost caught up at Glasswater and order turn around has returned to normal 1-5 days. Crappie Duellers both regular and Big Bite are on sale for $3.82 in May https://glasswaterangling.com/ The white bass run was almost on existent-bummer-we tried the dam at a local reservoir Melvern because the river flow was so low, total windburn, zero fish. but the bluegills are moving to the bedding areas and starting to make nests the beat goes on! The bass were on fire at Linda's Lake Audio diary of folly beach Fish In the News 1: Meg Carney Outdoor Minimalist 10 part series “Forever Chemicals” PFAs (this is info for April) #1 Chemistry Podcast for two weeks Top 20 science podcasts in the US Homepage feature on Apple podcasts Number 23 and climbing on Apple Science Podcasts https://www.theoutdoorminimalist.com/forever-chemicals 2: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-47732553.amp 3: https://news.mongabay.com/2024/04/bioplastics-as-toxic-as-regular-plastics-both-need-regulation-say-researchers/ 4: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/04/24/magnet-fishing-evidence-runion-georgia/73436901007/ https://people.com/magnet-fisher-found-key-evidence-9-years-after-couple-allegedly-lured-deaths-craigslist-8638439 5: https://lakeofthewoodsmn.com/sturgeon-managed-federally-like-wolves/ https://www.grandforksherald.com/sports/northland-outdoors/future-of-lake-sturgeon-management-hangs-in-the-balance-as-feds-consider-endangered-species-act-listing one needs to sign up but it is free Joe Henry interview https://lakeofthewoodsmn.com/ Culinary corner Blu Jays crab Rangoon and whiting fish cakes Thank you Wally, Diana's Bath Salts, the Groves Girls: Zoe, Blu-J and Kristen, outdoor writer Joe Henry, Tim “Tackle Box” Bete for suggesting so many awesome FITN stories and getting Joe Henry for us, Meg Carney of the Outdoor Minimalist Podcast but most of all you the listener for bringing your ears right on in here and letting us fill them up with fish stuff.
Hey everyone, Welcome to Episode 433 of the Outdoor Biz Podcast with outdoor writer and podcaster Meg Carney. Meg is an outdoor and environmental writer with a passion for environmental advocacy. She primarily covers topics within the outdoor industry ranging from the best new products and greenwashing to the scientific coverups of hazardous chemicals. And if you're not listening to her series on Forever Chemicals released on March 4th . . . get on that . . . it's a MUST listen. Meg is dropping New episodes every Monday through April. Welcome to Episode 433 of the Outdoor Biz Podcast with outdoor writer and podcaster Meg Carney. Meg is an outdoor and environmental writer with a passion for environmental advocacy. She primarily covers topics within the outdoor industry ranging from the best new products and greenwashing to the scientific coverups of hazardous chemicals. And if you're not listening to her series on Forever Chemicals released on March 4th . . . get on that . . . it's a MUST listen. Meg is dropping New episodes every Monday through April. Facebook Twitter Instagram Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Sign up for my Newsletter HERE I'd love to hear your feedback about the show! You can contact me here: rick@theoutdoorbizpodcast.com Show Notes 00:00 Grandfather's conservationist influence sparked environmental passion. 05:01 First article published led to freelance writing career. 08:16 The text discusses speciesism, the unequal treatment of different animal species. It uses the example of how dogs are often treated as human children, while pigs are seen as livestock, despite having similar intelligence. The discussion is presented in a fictional narrative. 10:10 Book focuses on consumer sustainability, lacks industry perspective. 14:21 Passionate about surprising complexity of textile industry. 16:43 Teflon pants are made using forever chemicals, known for their extreme durability and widespread use in water repellency. They gained attention through documentaries and have become a major topic in the outdoor industry. 22:53 Explored eastern US outdoor spaces during 5-month trip. 24:26 Minnesota van adventure with cozy warm nights and free camping experiences. 27:41 Hiking, mud mishap in South Carolina. 29:24 Favorite Outdoor Activity: Gravel Biking and I love any of the jouring activities, ski jouring, bike jouring anything that can allow me to recreate with my dogs. 32:24 Buying less reduces environmental impact and waste. Textiles are particularly difficult to reuse and recycle efficiently, so making products last longer is crucial. Applying waterproofing to extend the life of clothing is a sustainable practice. 35:10 Lava Linens, a Woman-founded company offers efficient, compact travel towels. 37:19 Meg's Favorite Book: The Monkey Wrench Gang, Desert Solitaire, Ed Abbey's Essays, Megs Book Outdoor Minimalist 38:32 Doug Peacock and environmental conservation. OD Biz Episode 326 Thanks for listening and visiting our website. Don't forget to subscribe and spread the word! Learn More To learn more about Meg, visit her website at: outdoorminimalist.com You can also visit Meg on these social sites: Facebook Linkedin Instagram YouTube Pinterest Anchorfm Next Steps If you enjoy interviews devoted to the outdoor industry, find us online at ricksaez.com/listen. We love likes and comments, and if you know someone who is also an outdoor enthusiast, go ahead and share our site with them, too. Keywords #Textile waste, #Ethical sourcing, #Forever chemicals #PFAS #Environmental impact #Environmental regulations #Publishing process #Speciesism #Outdoor Minimalist book #Podcast creation #Conservationists Podcast produced using Descript, CastMagic Podcast hosted by Libsyn use code 'outdoorbizpod' for 20% OFF Show Notes powered by Castmagic Website powered by Wordpress Note: As an Affiliate of Amazon and others, I earn from qualifying purchases.
Today we're embarking on a culinary thru-hike with registered dietitian and logistical powerhouse Aaron Owens Mayhew, the founder of Backcountry Foodie and the trail mom we all wish we had!I'm not even a long distance hiker (yet?!?), and can count on one hand the number of times I've backpacked for consecutive days sleeping outside, honestly - but I've been OBSESSED by the Backcountry Foodie business for years, since Aaron was doing Facebook Lives sitting outside in her vanlife days... and as COVID was lingering on, I listened to countless podcasts featuring Aaron telling her hiking back story, and the origin story of Backcountry Foodie. (Link below to one of the many good ones from friend of the pod, Meg Carney of The Outdoor Minimalist Podcast!)So we're not going to talk much Backcountry Foodie history today - I'm much more stoked about the brilliant power move Aaron started leaning into this year, when she began experimenting with ways to more directly support backpackers in their thru-hiking attempts.We'll also hear about the trials and triumphs Aaron experienced on her recent Tour du Mont Blanc - SOOOO MANY good takeaways for traveling backpackers, so make sure you listen to the end!AND THEN - head on over to BackcountryFoodie.com to check out all of the amazing free resources and recipes available to get you fired up and fueled up. OR BETTER YET - level up into one of the Backcountry Foodie membership programs, which will get you access to the entire library of recipes and nutrition guidance, as well as a discount in the Backcountry Foodie online shop! BUT WAIT, THERE'S EVEN MORE! Take advantage of a special discount Aaron is extending to all friends of Guides Gone Wild - use code WILD at checkout to get 20% off any Backcountry Foodie membership - woot!!Get a little WILD, use code WILD, and start eating right on the trail, river, campground, wherever and whenever you find yourself fueling up far from your kitchen home base!More fun links:https://backcountryfoodie.com/Subscribe to the Backcountry Foodie YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@backcountryfoodieKeep an eye on the BCF blog for a recap of Aaron's Tour du Mont Blanc in September 2023: https://backcountryfoodie.com/blog/Backcountry Foodie Shop: https://backcountryfoodie.myshopify.com/@backcountry_foodie on IG: https://www.instagram.com/backcountry_foodieMeg Carney, The Outdoor Minimalist, on GGW: https://www.guidesgonewild.com/podcast/meg-carney-outdoor-minimalist-ep115Brittany Haas - Alpenventures Unguided: https://www.alpenventuresunguided.com/Condor Trail Info: https://www.condortrail.com/Favorite cold-soak recipe: https://backcountryfoodie.com/sun-dried-tomato-pesto-pasta-ultralight-backpacking-recipe/Frogg Toggs Emergency Poncho: https://www.froggtoggs.com/frogg-toggsr-emergency-poncho-4734
Audio provided courtesy of Amy Buschatz, creator and host of the Humans Outside podcast. The more time you spend outside, the more you might be thinking about doing what you can to make sure the thing you love so much -- nature -- is taken care of and around for others to enjoy, too. It's a bummer to watch something you enjoy so much disappear or be carelessly shoved aside. In this "best of" Humans Outside episode with Meg Carney, an outdoor minimalist, author and podcast host shares her tips for outdoor minimalism and it's worth a listen. Humans Outside: https://humansoutside.com/ More Episodes: https://humansoutside.com/podcasts/ Instagram: @humansoutside Amy's Episode on the Outdoor Minimalist podcast: #36 Building a Daily Outdoor Habit --------------- INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/outdoor.minimalist.book/ WEBSITE: https://www.theoutdoorminimalist.com/ YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@theoutdoorminimalist ORDER THE BOOK: https://www.theoutdoorminimalist.com/book
The more time you spend outside, the more you might be thinking about doing what you can to make sure the thing you love so much -- nature -- is taken care of and around for others to enjoy, too. It's a bummer to watch something you enjoy so much disappear or be carelessly shoved aside. In this “best of” Humans Outside episode Meg Carney, an outdoor minimalist, author and podcast host shares her tips for outdoor minimalism and it's worth a listen. Connect with this episode: Learn about Outdoor Minimalist Follow Outdoor Minimalist on Instagram Follow Outdoor Minimalist on Facebook Join the Humans Outside Challenge Follow Humans Outside on Instagram Follow Humans Outside on Facebook
Host John Kruse talks to 1. John Struhs with Crayster about how to catch crayfish and the equipment they sell to help you do it 2. Meg Carney, writing for Field & Stream, talks about the best tent brands of 2023 3. Kenneth "Tiny" Urbahns talks about the hair jigs he ties for pros and for you as well 4. We catch up with Pat Newcomb with Nukem Blinds about turkey hunting www.americaoutdoorsradio.com
In this episode we interview Meg Carney of Outdoor Minimalist. Growing up in Minnesota Meg spent time with her family exploring the outdoors. During college she expanded those adventures to things like rock climbing and backpacking. After graduating Meg found herself working within the outdoor industry and always writing. Not only for publications such as Field & Stream Magazine, but for herself as well. Soon she published the book, 'The Outdoor Minimalist', which focuses on wasting less while hiking, backpacking and camping. 'The Outdoor Minimalist Podcast' became an extension of the book as a way to expand her message. Each episode Meg sits down with industry experts and sustainable brands to discuss ways to be mindful of your impact on the environment with every adventure. If you've ever wondered how you can be more intentional with the decisions you make in the outdoors, then this one's for you! Life in Motion is brought to you by Actual Outdoors. They help build beautiful brands that highlight the approachable and authentic parts of outdoor recreation. Said simply - they “keep it real”. Find them online at actualoutdoors.com or on Instagram at @actualoutdoors. Tweet us and let us know what you think of this episode! @illuminecollect Find more episodes at https://illuminecollect.com/blogs/news/life-in-motion-podcast Since 2017 Illumine has donated over $29,358 to outdoor nonprofits and shared over 136 stories on the Life in Motion Podcast.
Step away from that cash register, Wild Ones!Just kidding (kind of)....It's Black Friday, which means Cyber Monday is right around the corner, so I'm back with another Stoke Short, this one from my recent guest Meg Carney, The Outdoor Minimalist. Tune in for a quick update on her book, her newly nomadic life plan, and a few tips to help us keep our heads on straight even as we dive head-first into this season of crazy commercialism!To help yourself stay focused on the goal (and not all that fun-looking-but-unnecessary gear candy on the way to the checkout), listen to Meg's podcast while on the go, and be sure to check her Instagram for more tips and tricks to embracing a 'less-is-OK' philosophy in the new year!And don't miss Meg's full episode: Meg Carney on Guides Gone Wild (Oct 2022)
This week host John Kruse talks to * Candy Yow about the hunting and shooting camps and classes she offers to women and youth * Connor Liess with the Idaho Department of Fish and Game shares a monthly news roundup * Meg Carney tests and rates the best bear sprays on the market * Mack's pro-staffer Jaime Rodriguez shares tips for catching walleye this month www.northwesternoutdoors.com
Tune into an interview with the Outdoor Minimalist host, Meg Carney, on the Guides Gone Wild podcast hosted by Jen Clark. Learn more about Meg's background, how the Outdoor Minimalist book/podcast came to be, and Meg's favorite piece of gear under $50. INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/outdoor.minimalist.book/ WEBSITE: https://www.theoutdoorminimalist.com/ ORDER THE BOOK: https://www.theoutdoorminimalist.com/book ------------------------- Lava Linens Discount Code for 15% off your next purchase: OUTDOORMINIMALIST GUIDES GONE WILD Podcast Website Instagram Facebook
Today I am fan-girling hard on an emerging rock star of the outdoor industry sustainability movement, Meg Carney, the author of Outdoor Minimalist (the book), and the host of The Outdoor Minimalist Podcast.You've probably heard of Leave No Trace, and the words Reduce-Reuse-Recycle have probably crossed your lips more than once, but how often do you stop to really consider the meaning of those phrases, how they might apply to the situation you find yourself in in the moment, or how they might not be the full picture of what it would mean to live in a sustainable partnership with the environment?Meg's been thinking like this since she was a kid playing outside on her family's farm in Minnesota. While she's the first to admit her minimalism might have grown roots because money was a little tight, she also observed her family's commitment to living off the land and getting the most use out of anything they bought or owned.Meg eventually went off to college with kids who were more accustomed to buying new than reusing or repurposing, but all the consumption never quite made sense to her, and staying the minimalist course served her well when she later spent some time living a nomadic life out of her car.Today we're talking about creativity, supply chain, pets, vanlife, perfection - or lack thereof…. I know it sounds like we're all over the place, but stay with us - there's a framework for thinking about all of this stuff, and spoiler alert, there are a lot of Rs involved.Get your hands on a copy of the Outdoor Minimalist book, it's such a great primer and process manual for anyone striving to lessen their detrimental impact on the outdoors and their environment. And even if you get the book, I strongly encourage you to check out The Outdoor Minimalist Podcast - Meg definitely expands on her content through some interesting interviews with thought leaders and people doing very cool things in the sustainability space. Finally, I'd also recommend you follow Meg on Instagram for all the useful snippets of inspiration and information she shares to enhance our knowledge and provoke our thinking about the impact we are having on the spaces we move through.Fun and useful links from our chat:Meg's not kidding, there are a ton of fun things to do in Duluth!What is bushcraft?Field & Stream (Commerce Team posts)Falcon GuidesGreenwashingIcebreaker (you can check out their Sustainability Transparency Report here)DIY Waste Audit worksheetLava Linens Mini Towel
Christopher Hurst shares some great firearms advice from his new book, "Shooting Liberally". Bob Loomis is back for another extended Mack's Minute to talk about regional differences when it comes to walleye lures of choice. Jason Brooks shares some things you should be doing as we sit on the cusp of deer hunting season and Meg Carney explains what it means to be an outdoor minimalist. www.northwesternoutdoors.com
Growing up in Dallas Texas where lacrosse was not well recognized, Meg Carney combined her work ethic with a chip on her shoulder to prove she can hang with anyone becoming a 2019 Gold Medalist for Team USA and a multiple time All American at one of the top programs in the nation. She has navigated several severe injuries that caused her to miss playing time but has turned each obstacle into an opportunity to learn, surround herself with good people, support younger players and truly commit to always improve. Her motto and advice to younger players is simple, “Instead of proving others wrong, prove yourself right!” @megcarney22, @fitandfoodwith22, @cusewlax
To celebrate our 50th episode and the release of the Outdoor Minimalist book on September 1, 2022, here is an exclusive sneak peak into the book itself. Listen in and enjoy an audiobook style reading of the Outdoor Minimalist introduction. Read by Meg Carney. INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/outdoor.minimalist.book/ WEBSITE: https://www.theoutdoorminimalist.com/ ORDER THE BOOK: https://www.theoutdoorminimalist.com/book SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.theoutdoorminimalist.com/listener-support
Lucy ordered Crappie Hippie and Tim to fish more, so Lucy threw together this best-of episode! We throw back to how to clean lures with WD40 and also put in some show bits we did together for an old friend's podcasting project. Lucy then shares parts of an interview she and John did with Meg Carney on the Outdoor Minimalist Podcast, excerpts from her and Tim's guest appearance on Wisconsin Outdoors with Dan Small, as well as Crappie Hippie's take over of the Woman Angler and Adventurer Podcast where he interviews show creator Angie Scott. We close with the worst ear worm song parody ever, so you have been warned! Mentioned in this episode Cleaning old lures Outdoor Minimalist Podcast Outdoors Radio with Dan Small Wisconsin fishing lures Lead-free fishing Fish Nerds Podcast Cold front fishing Post cold front fishing Texas rig Algae The Woman Angler Podcast
If you spend time with nature you might start to feel like the great outdoors is a friend that you want to take extra care of. Even if you've been interested in conservation before, it might now seem more personal, more important. But spending time outside also means you're using nature more than you used to. So how can you maximize your time in nature while also creating a minimalist lifestyle? Today's guest, Meg Carney, offers help for environmentally-minded outdoor uses through her podcast Outdoor Minimalist and upcoming book of the same title. Connect with this episode: Learn about Outdoor Minimalist Follow Outdoor Minimalist on Instagram Follow Outdoor Minimalist on Facebook Join the Humans Outside Challenge Follow Humans Outside on Instagram Follow Humans Outside on Facebook Some of the good stuff: [2:51] Meg Carney's favorite outdoor space [4:01] How Meg learned to love to go outside [5:54] Why people get into conservation [7:15] What is “minimalism?” [11:45] Meg's book and podcast [13:55] How to be a minimalist without also living in a tiny house [23:40] Does one person's minimalism matter in the big picture? [30:00] How should the outdoor industry fit into this? [36:34] Simple steps you can take towards minimalism right now [40:00] Meg's favorite outdoor gear [44:30] Meg's favorite outdoor moment
Episode 8. Outdoor Minimalism with Meg Carney Meg Carney is an outdoor adventure writer with a focus in minimalism and sustainability in the outdoors. We define minimalism as well as ways to reduce our impact with our gear and through our toiletry kit. If there is someone you want to hear or think you personally would be a good fit for an in depth interview or an awesome poop story send us a message via email! You can interact with Meg Carney and the Outdoors Minimalism Podcast @outdoor.minimalist.book Follow us on Instagram @shitoutdoorspod Send us an email at shitoutdoorspod@gmail.com Check out our website www.shitoutdoorspod.com Podcast Artwork: Me! (Monica Aguilar) www.instagram.com/chasingtrailsart Music: Drop to Me by Lesfm https://pixabay.com/music/upbeat-drop-to-me-11154/
This Holiday Special: The Christmas Tree Display was written and produced by Meg Carney and edited by Alex Carney. ----------------------------- INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/outdoor.minimalist.book/ WEBSITE: https://www.theoutdoorminimalist.com/ PRE ORDER THE OUTDOOR MINIMALIST BOOK: https://rowman.com/ISBN/9781493063994/Outdoor-Minimalist-Waste-Less-Hiking-Backpacking-and-Camping ----------------------------- Features Alex Carney as the Narrator, Meg Carney as the PVC Tree, and Jay Stewart as the Farm Tree.
Without a week 5 compilation episode last week, we decided to mash these two weeks into one! Hear from Brandon Oliff, Meg Carney, and Kelli Jones about their favorite pieces of gear that they shared with us when they came on the podcast!
In today's episode of Gear Stories, Meg shares about her dog, and her gravel bike - the latter of which opened her eyes up to whole new world of bikepacking. If you would like to read any of Meg's work, check out her website megcarney.com.
Today we get the chance to sit down with Meg Carney. Meg has been working in the outdoor industry for years, and for the last few as a freelance writer. She has a book coming out in September of 2022 called "Outdoor Minimalist." Check out her work at megcarney.com.
The Outdoor Minimalist Podcast is here to share ideas for all sectors of the outdoor industry on how to minimize your impact. Based on the concepts in the book "Outdoor Minimalist: Waste Less Hiking, Camping, and Backpacking" written by Meg Carney. New episodes are released every Monday. Book release on September 1, 2022. PRE ORDER THE BOOK: https://rowman.com/ISBN/9781493063994/Outdoor-Minimalist-Waste-Less-Hiking-Backpacking-and-Camping INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/outdoor.minimalist.book/ WEBSITE: https://www.theoutdoorminimalist.com/
Meg Carney is the author of the upcoming book, Outdoor Minimalist: Waste Less Hiking, Backpacking, and Camping. Meg Carney (@megacarnage) • Instagram photos and videosOutdoor Adventure Writer | Megcarney.com
When Emily Hawryschuk went down early in the 2021 season, Syracuse looked to two juniors to lead its offense in a competitive ACC landscape — Meg Carney and Meaghan Tyrrell. Carney, a Texas native, competed with the U.S. U19 national team before finding success at Syracuse. Tyrrell, who plays with her twin, Emma, finished second … Continue reading Meg Carney & Meaghan Tyrrell | S1 E5 →