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 @casuallygreenp...

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, i...

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.cargle You can always find more ...

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 w...

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...

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.org Want more content? Follow us on Instagram!...

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 w...

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: @ivannalmft Follow us on Instagram @casuallygreenpod and share us wi...

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: @thebudgetnista Follow 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 Inst...

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,...

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 @casuallygreenpod Like/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.com Follow us on Instag...

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 @casuallygreenpod Briarwood Farm Sanctuary Links: Instagram @briarwoodfarmsanctuaryFacebook: Friends of Briarwood Farm SanctuaryAmazon Wishlist: Briarwood Farm Sanctuary Amazon...

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 @casuallygreenpod Check 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 @casuallygreenpod Check out some small shops we love! https://www.spiritandthreadcrochet.com/ https://www.etsy.com/shop/NoelleClayJewelry h...

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 @casuallygreenpod Thank 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.org https://www.amazon.com/amsc Follow us on Instagram! @casuallygreenpod