The Green Belle Podcast

In today's episode I am joined with Bend Beauty Founder, Marc St. Onge. Being an entrepreneur in this industry for over 20 years, Marc is an expert in the anti-aging formula - and answering the question: what does our body and skin need for youthful, beautiful skin? In this episode, not only do we share how Bend Beauty products work, but we dive into the factors affecting and accelerating signs of skin aging, how to combat this and clinical scientific studies to back it up. Episode Breakdown: About Marc: his entrepreneurial journeyWhat is Bend Beauty?What are the products offered at Bend Beauty?The Anti-Aging FormulaMarine Collagen + CoFactorsWhat is Skin Climate?The affects of chronic inflammation on our skinThe affects of free radicals and oxidation on our skinThe environmental factors that are contributing to our free radical loadPollutionLight Stress: UV and blue lightHow the Anti-Aging Formula worksThe ingredients that are preventing signs of skin agingStudy: antioxidants used in the Anti-Aging Formula and a study on eye health and protection from UV damageVitamin DThe importance of essential fatty acids for our skin (and the difference between fatty acids and essential fatty acids)What is the skin barrier?Marine collagen: does it really do anything?Marine collagen vs. bovine collagen: Whats the difference?What are the co-factors in the marine collagen?How Bend Beauty ethically and sustainably sources their ingredientsBend Beauty's environmental and suitability strategy: energy consumption (renewable green energy to reduce carbon load on the environment), practicing a responsible supply chain, (ethically and organically sourced ingredients, supply chain audits, recyclable glass packaging) empowering frontlines of climate action (supporting organizations: 1% for the Planet) Bend Beauty Discount Code: use code greenbelle15 for 15% off at bendbeauty.com (expires 11/30) TGB Fave: Joanna Vargas Ritual Dry Brush + Goop G.Tox Himalayan Salt Scalp Scrub Shampoo Bend Beauty Links: Bend Beauty Instagram Bend Beauty Website The Anti-Aging Formula Marine Collagen + Co-Factors The UV Clinical Study (Anti-Aging Formula) More about Skin Climate More about Bend Beauty's Environmental Impact The Green Belle Links: Gabby’s instagram @thegreenbelle Podcast instagram: @thegreenbellepodcast Gabby’s YouTube The Green Belle Website The Green Belles Secret Beauty Group (Closed Facebook Group) to share and chat all about green + non-toxic beauty The Green Belle Facebook Page

In today's episode I am joined by Divya Gugnani, co-founder of clean beauty brand, Wander Beauty (available at Sephora) to chat all about how Lindsay Ellingson (VS model and co-founder) and herself started Wander Beauty, her favourite on-the-go products and routine, her favourite skincare ingredients, and more. Episode Breakdown: How Wander Beauty startedHow Divya sees the beauty industryThe key is multifunction beauty The skin loving ingredients in Wander Beauty products Skincare acids - a beauty must-haveOvernight cell turnover is keyWhat is raspberry seed oil?What is NOT included in Wander Beauty products - the dirty listDivya's on-the-go skincare and makeup routineExfoliation: the baseline step for flawless skin and makeup applicationDivya's ingredients must-havesYour travel must-have: Baggage claim eye masksAll about the best selling Wander Beauty makeup products How to makeup on the goDivya's morning routine (+meditation recommendation) TGB Fave / TGB Sponsor: OSEA Malibu Osea Malibu Website Current Product Recommendation: OSEA Hyaluronic Sea Serum OSEA Skincare Product Recommendation Quiz Use code "thegreenbelle" to receive $10 off your first purchase of $50 or more Wander Beauty Links: Instagram @wander_beauty Wander Beauty Website Wander Beauty at Sephora The Green Belle Links: Gabby’s instagram @thegreenbelle Podcast instagram: @thegreenbellepodcast Gabby’s YouTube The Green Belle Website The Green Belles Secret Beauty Group (Closed Facebook Group) to share and chat all about green + non-toxic beauty The Green Belle Facebook Page

In today's episode I am joined with Shannon Vaughn, the founder of bath, body and wellness brand, Pursoma, a globally known brand loved by Gwyneth Paltrow and featured on Well + Good, Coveteur and more. Shannon has studied Ayurveda, detoxing, and yoga philosophy. Shannon shares how her healing journey brought her to starting Pursoma and shares the magical healing properties of salt. Episode Breakdown: Introduction of how Shannon started Pursoma and her own healing journeyThe mission behind the brandWhat does detoxing mean?What Shannon has learned in her studies (ayurveda, yoga philosophy)How to detox with Pursoma productsThe different healing properties of saltThe healing ingredients found in the bath soaks TGB Fave (Crystals Mentioned): black obsidianblack tourmalinesmokey quartz Pursoma Links: @pursoma instagram Pursoma Website Pursoma at The Detox Market The Green Belle Links: Gabby’s instagram @thegreenbelle Podcast instagram: @thegreenbellepodcast Gabby’s YouTube The Green Belle Website The Green Belles Secret Beauty Group (Closed Facebook Group) to share and chat all about green + non-toxic beauty The Green Belle Facebook Page

I was SO happy when Dana from Babe and Beauty said YES to being a guest on the podcast. I have been obsessed with her instagram page since I first found her page. With 15+ years of experience as an aesthetician and as a product developer, Dana is an expert when it comes to skincare products, routines, and ingredients. We focus on skincare tips, the best ingredients to look for in products, busting beauty myths and more. Stay tuned! Episode Breakdown: How Dana started her journey into aestheticsAt what point did Dana choose to go green?The shocking ingredients used in skincare that Dana will say "absolutely NO" toSynthetic Fragrance: where its hiding Dana's favourite skincare ingredients in productsThe differences between the acids: glycolic, salicylic, lactic, hyaluronic acidWhat products should we be applying in the AM vs PMIs a product with Vitamin C included in it enough for brightening and boosting collagen?How to work with a Vitamin C for your skinWhen to cleanse in the morningDana shares her favourite Myths vs RealityRetinol? Is it safe?Plant-based retinolsCan we actually shrink our pores?Is it okay to pop a pimple?The proper way to exfoliate your body skin - treating keratosis pilarisHow to care for oily skin - what products you should be using DISCOUNT CODES: Kaia Naturals receive 15% off with code “TGB15” The Detox Market (Canada + US) use code GREENBELLE10 for 10% off your order (some exclusions apply) TGB Fave: Wick Witch Candles (Good Witch, Bad Witch, Hocus Pocus are some of my faves) ALSO available in The Detox Market Canada Babe and Beauty (Dana's) Links: Babe and Beauty Website Dana's instagram @babeandbeauty The Green Belle Links: Gabby’s instagram @thegreenbelle Podcast instagram: @thegreenbellepodcast Gabby’s YouTube The Green Belle Website The Green Belles Secret Beauty Group (Closed Facebook Group) to share and chat all about green + non-toxic beauty The Green Belle Facebook Page

When Valérie said yes to being a guest on the podcast, I was SO excited. I knew I had to ask her about her French woman beauty secrets and her journey to starting a skincare line. She is such an incredible woman with a beautiful story. Stay tuned for an amazing episode. Episode Breakdown: About Valérie and how her childhood influenced what she is doing todayValérie shares why she switched to non-toxic beautyThe story behind starting Odacité SkincareHow Valerié started a skincare line following the idea Harnessing earth's powers to create products for the skinSerum Concentrates: the different types, how we can use them, and integrate them into our routineValerié chats about how our skin is constantly changing and the need to constantly customizeAbout the top serum concentrates and the ingredients in themThe categories of the serum concentrates: hydration (4 levels), firmness, sensitive skin, revitalized skinThe Private Collection: the story behind these serums that were originally created for private clientsValerié shares her French beauty secretsThe Blue Aura Cleansing Water: what makes the colour blue?What is a micellar water? The French cleansing secretValerié's favourite skincare ingredientsValerié's skincare routine TGB TIP: Goop Exfoliating Instant Facial $125USD/$175CAD Contains BHAs and AHAsIngredient List: Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe) Leaf Juice*, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Juice*, Citrus Medica Limonum (Lemon) Juice*, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Juice*, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Lactic Acid, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Cetyl Esters, Stearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil*, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Glycolic Acid, Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Diheptyl Succinate, Coco-Glucoside, Essential Oil Blend: Monarda Didyma (Bergamot) Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, and Citrus Medica Limonum (Lemon) Oil, Iris Pallida (Sweet Iris) Leaf Cell Extract, Narcissus Poeticus (Poet’s Daffodil) Flower Extract, Sodium Hydroxide, Vaccinium Myrtillus (Bilberry) Fruit Extract, Malic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Gluconolactone, Tartaric Acid, Saccharum Officinarum (Sugar Cane) Extract, Titanium Dioxide, Hydroxypropylcellulose, Sodium Benzoate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Acer Saccharum (Sugar Maple) Extract, Panthenyl Triacetate, Limonene, Linalool. *Certified organic ingredient. This product is formulated with 86% organic content. Buy Odacité on The Detox Market at receive 10% off using code "GREENBELLE10" available on US and CAD website Odacité Skincare Links: Odacité's instagram: @odacite Odacité's website: https://odacite.com/ Odacité on The Detox Market: https://www.thedetoxmarket.ca/collections/odacite (Canada) https://www.thedetoxmarket.com/collections/odacite (USA) The Green Belle Links: Gabby’s instagram @thegreenbelle Podcast instagram: @thegreenbellepodcast Gabby’s YouTube The Green Belle Website The Green Belles Secret Beauty Group (Closed Facebook Group) to share and chat all about green + non-toxic beauty

Episode Breakdown: Graydon's personal story and journey to creating Graydon SkincareFocusing on better-for-you ingredients (Why Graydon chose Green)Why non-toxic beauty is baseline for GraydonCleansers: picking the right cleanser for you, and chatting about the Aloe Milk Cleanser + Face Foam CleanserSuperfood Face Mask + Scrub - capsules, travel-friendly, and SO uniqueThe physical and enzymatic exfoliating properties in the superfood face mask + scrub : cinnamon, coffee, liquorice root, papaya, charcoal, willowbark, ground chia + moreFace Food Mineral Mist: the benefits of using minerals such as silver, copper, magnesium and zinc on the faceSuperfood Serum: literally all of the superfoods for your skinFullmoon Serum: the powerful anti-aging serum that uses botanically sourced retinols, vitamin C, hyaluronic acid, and more!Berry Rich Cream: probiotics for the face TGB Tip: Curl your lashes (approximately 5 pumps on each lash) before mascara. It sounds like a simple tip but it is SO impactful. I often get asked what mascara I am using because my lashes look so long. It's not just the mascara, it is the step of curling then first. Makes such a difference. I use the Shu Uemera Lash Curler Ilia Limitless Lash Mascara Sappho Black Vegan Mascara GRAYDON SKINCARE GIVEAWAY You will win the Face Food Mineral Mist + The Berry Rich Probiotic Face + Eye Cream Leave a podcast review on iTunes sharing something you learned or loved about todays podcast episode (NOTE: if you are listening on another platform, you can screenshot the episode and share a review on your IG stories to qualify – and make sure you tag me so I can see)Follow myself and Graydon Skincare on instagramLeave your instagram handle (username) in the review so that I can message you via instagram if you are selected as the winnerWinner will be chosen August 8th Graydon Skincare Links: Instagram @graydonskincare Graydon Skincare Ingredient Dictionary (SO INFORMATIVE) Graydon Skincare Website Graydon Skincare on The Detox Market Use code "GREENBELLE10" for 10% off The Green Belle Links: Gabby’s instagram @thegreenbelle Podcast instagram: @thegreenbellepodcast Gabby’s YouTube The Green Belle Website The Green Belles Secret Beauty Group (Closed Facebook Group) to share and chat all about green + non-toxic beauty

This was such a great episode because in today's episode I chat with Therese Clark, founder of Lady Suite, on breaking the taboo on feminine care, talking about meshing skincare, wellness and feminine care, as well as the importance of CLEAN ingredients in our feminine products. Episode Breakdown: Therese's health story that lead her to creating Lady SuiteWhat is the lady biome?Breaking the taboo on our lady parts - opening the conversationsThe Lady Suite products Why we should take care of our intimate skin?Should we be concerned about using non-toxic product "down there" vs drugstore productsThe ingredients inside the Rejuvenating Botanical Oil and what it's designed to doWhy essential fatty acids are needed for our intimate skinHow do we use the oil?Treating and preventing razor burn, chafing, ingrown hairs with the oilProbiotic Refreshing CleanserWhat does pH balancing mean for feminine products?Upcoming product launches for Lady Suite GIEVAWAY RULES: You will win the Rejuvenating Botanical Oil + Probiotic Refreshing Cleanser Leave a podcast review on iTunes sharing something you learned or loved about todays podcast episode (NOTE: if you are listening on another platform, you can screenshot the episode and share a review on your IG stories to qualify – and make sure you tag me so I can see)Follow myself and Lady Suite on instagramLeave your instagram handle (username) in the review so that I can message you via instagram if you are selected as the winnerWinner will be chosen July 30th Lady Suite Links: Lady Suite instagram @ladysuite_beauty Lady Suite Website The Green Belle Links: Gabby’s instagram @thegreenbelle Podcast instagram: @thegreenbellepodcast Gabby’s YouTube The Green Belle Website The Green Belles Secret Beauty Group (Closed Facebook Group) to share and chat all about green + non-toxic beauty The Green Belle Facebook Page

In today's episode I had the lovely opportunity to chat with Mary Futher, the founder of Kaia Naturals. I had so much fun chatting with Mary all about the need for switching to natural deodorants, baking soda deodorants vs charcoal, how to survive the detox period of transitioning to a natural deodorant and the importance of using a non-aerosol dry shampoo. Episode Breakdown: Introduction: Mary's career background and how she started Kaia NaturalsMary's journey to creating the first non-toxic makeup remover wipeCreating a charcoal deodorant rather than a baking soda deodorantWhy charcoal makes a great deodorizerWhat do conventional antiperspirants do to our bodies? The reasoning behind the name: Takesumi detoxGoing through the stages of detoxTips for making this detox period - less awful (for lack of a better word)?What other factors are contributing to increased odourThe Underarm Bar - your go-to product for getting through the detox period and enhancing your deodorants powersWalking through the scents available in the lineThe down-low on the use of essential oils in deodorants vs fragrance-freeChatting about the newest launch - the dry shampoo in both blonde and brunette.What makes this dry shampoo different from the infamous (but mighty awful) batiste dry shampooWhy should we apply dry shampoo at night? The real way that you should be using dry shampoo and is there such thing as TOO MUCH? (hint: there is) GIVEAWAY DETAILS: Leave a podcast review on iTunes sharing something you learned or loved about todays podcast episode (NOTE: if you are listening on another platform, you can screenshot the episode and share a review on your IG stories to qualify - and make sure you tag me so I can see)Follow myself and Kaia Naturals on instagram Leave your instagram handle (username) in the review so that I can message you via instagram if you are selected as the winnerWinner will be chosen July 17th DISCOUNT CODES: Kaia Naturals receive 15% off with code "TGB15" The Detox Market (Canada + US) use code GREENBELLE10 for 10% off your order (some exclusions apply) TGB Fave: Vita Liberata Body Blur Instant HD Skin Finish 24hr Wear Shade Medium Kaia Natural Links: Instagram @kaianaturals Website Stages of Detox The Green Belle Links: Gabby’s instagram @thegreenbelle Podcast instagram: @thegreenbellepodcast Gabby’s YouTube The Green Belle Website The Green Belles Secret Beauty Group (Closed Facebook Group) to share and chat all about green + non-toxic beauty The Green Belle Facebook Page

This was SUCH a fun episode to record. Can you freakin believe that I had the chance to chat with celebrity makeup artist Katey Denno?? She has worked on celebrities such as Olivia Wilde, Mindy Kaling, Amanda Seyfried, Amber Heard and MORE! She shares such a great story of how she started her career in makeup artistry and more specifically in green beauty! Side note - yes there is no formal intro. This week I have been TOTALLY swamped with work and scrambled to get this episode up - so regardless I hope you enjoy the interview! Episode Breakdown: Katey's story of how she went from social worker to celebrity makeup artistKatey's own green beauty journey Katey's top pick for a high coverage foundationKatey breaks down stick vs liquid vs powder foundationAre we applying concealer wrong? How to apply concealerKatey's concealer faves Colour correcting Is there a waterproof mascara? What green mascara does Katey use on the red carpet?Katey's makeup application tips and beauty secrets Katey uses on the celebsHow to layer cream and powder productsThe best lip liners Katey's Links: Katey's Instagram @kateydenno Katey's YouTube Channel Katey's Website Gabby's Links: Gabby's instagram @thegreenbelle Podcast instagram: @thegreenbellepodcast Gabby's YouTube The Green Belle Website The Green Belles Secret Beauty Group (Closed Facebook Group) to share and chat all about green + non-toxic beauty The Green Belle Facebook Page

In today's episode, I am joined with Katie Potratz! I have been following Katie for so long on instagram, and to finally connect via this podcast interview was amazing - I had so much fun chatting with Katie and learning so many new techniques to use in my everyday life. AND I know that you guys will find this just as valuable as I did. Episode Breakdown: Intro of who Katie is and what she does as a mindset coach Katie dives into her other trainings such as life coaching, NLP, EFT and hypnosisWhat is the science behind the effectiveness of EFT and hypnosis EFT: tapping away your limiting beliefs, anxiety and negative thought patternsHow you can tap on yourself and the tapping sequenceHow our words can be affecting our reality What does it mean to “upgrade your vocabulary”?What is the difference between our subconscious and conscious mind?What is the critical mind? How does it level between our subconscious and conscious mind Can mantras and affirmations change our subconscious mind?Using mantras with tapping (EFT) for better results Is there a difference between mantras and affirmationsHow we can visualize to manifest our best life Vision boards vs visualizing in our headWhat can we be doing to manifest our best life?  Katie's Links Katie's Website @katiepotratz Katie's Facebook Page Tapping Sheet

Today I am joined with the lovely ladies, Lisa and Danielle from Holistic Beauties to chat all about their face tools to help you achieve flawless skin, their must-have clean beauty favourites, balancing entrepreneurship and life, and spiritual practices that they swear by. PS. This was recorded a month ago before I left for my vacation and was getting over laryngitis! Episode Breakdown: Who Lisa and Danielle are, how they met and how they started Holistic BeautiesWhy Beauty tools?Clarisonic vs Best Face FriendWhat tools are available at HB?Is there a possibility for skincare products in the feature?How did Lisa and Danielle get into green and clean beauty?How Lisa and Danielle balance business with self-careChatting self care ritualsSkincare spiritual practices: manifestations, visualization, mantras for your best skinLisa and Danielle's favourite quoteLisa and Danielle share their top 3 Favourite non-toxic beauty products Holistic Beauties Links: Holistic Beauties Website 40% off the Best Face Friend @holisticbeauties @danielleschleese @lisamariesavelli The Green Belle Links: @thegreenbelle @thegreenbellepodcast The Green Belle Website The Green Belle YouTube

Welcome back to another episode of The Green Belle Podcast! In today's episode I am joined with Founder of Well Told Health, Monica Ruffo. Well Told Health is an organic, vegan and non-GMO supplement brand that offers the highest-quality supplements and is all about transparency. Monica sheds light on "the dark side" of the supplement company and sharing the unregulated use of "natural" in supplements. Stay tuned to literally have your mind blown! Episode Breakdown: Monicas story of how she started Well Told Health, her health story as a cancer survivor, and wanting to make a change in the supplement industryThe unregulated use of the term "natural" in supplementsThe additives in your supplements you DON'T needWhat you can find in Well Told Health Supplements]What is an isolate in supplement? Consuming an isolate ISN'T the same as a WHOLE foodThe shocking truth about "natural" melatonin supplements Chatting about Vitamin D - if you take it, its likely not veganBreakdown of the ingredients in the line: Sleep, Anti-Inflammatory, Energy, Vitamin D, Antioxidant, Stress FighterDo you need an antioxidant?Stress Fighter: an adaptogen blendHow to know which supplements you should be takingThe baseline supplements EVERYONE should be takingWhen should we be taking our supplements?Chatting about the new product launches coming...Where you can buy: Rexall, London Drugs, The Detox Market, Well.ca, Well Told Health's website and more! Well Told Health Links: Instagram @welltoldco Well Told Health Website Well Told Health @ Well.ca Well Told Health @ The Detox Market (Use code "GREENBELLE10" for 10% off) The Green Belle Links: Instagram: @thegreenbelle Podcast instagram: @thegreenbellepodcast The Green Belle YouTube The Green Belle Facebook The Green Belle Website

In today's episode, I am interviewing Indie Lee, the founder of Indie Lee Skincare. I have long been using Indie Lee products, and one of my first products from the brand was the CoQ10 Toning Lotion - and still a fave to this day. Her product line has and continues to expand and I am so excited to be chatting with Indie all about her product, the ingredients she uses and what new products are to come. Episode Breakdown: Indie Lee's Health StoryIndie Lee's first products in the lineIndie Lee's TOP 5 Favourite Skincare IngredientsThe Benefits of the TOP 5 Skincare IngredientsIndie Lee Products that contain the TOP 5 IngredientsThe current 3 Best Sellers at Indie LeeChatting about ACIDS for the skinIndie's New Wellness ProductsIndie's tip for Switching to Non-Toxic Beauty ProductsIndie's wellness practices TGB Tip: How to Protect your Hair from the Sun Before you get into the pool, wet your hair with regular water (shower water) and apply a hair mask OR leave-in conditionHair Mask #1: Organic Colour System Power BuildHair Mask #2: Innersense Hydrating Hair Masque Leave-In Conditioner: Innersense Sweet Spirit Leave-In ConditionerAlso wear a big floppy hat (or large hat) to protect your hair from the sunTone it! If all else fail, tone it with your hair stylist when you get back from your trip Diana Osborne (@holistichairexpert) Listen to our episode HERE Indie Lee Links: Indie Lee Website @indie_lee instagram Indie Lee Ingredient Dictionary Shop Indie Lee at The Detox Market (Canada) Shop Indie Lee at The Detox Market (US) *Use code GREENBELLE10 for 10% off at The Detox Market Gabby's Links: @thegreenbelle instagram @thegreenbellepodcast instagram The Green Belle Website TGB YouTube

I was sooo excited to chat with Jena Covello, founder of Agent Nateur on the podcast today. She is such an inspiration and I learned so much about the ingredients in her products and how they stand out in the green beauty world! The Breakdown: Intro of Jena Covello's own holistic health journey and how she started Agent NateurAluminum-free deodorant and the importance of itJena's holistic journey including changing the food she ate and personal care productsHow non-toxic deodorants workUsing ACV as a trick for baking soda deodorantsGreen beauty standards EU vs USWhere Jena sources her ingredientsAll you need to know about Vitamin C (Agent Nateur holi(c)Walking through Agent Nateur's line Holi(Youth) The best supplement: adaptogens, spirulina, marine collagen, pearl powder for internal health and beautiful skin (formulated with Dr. Will Cole)Jena's favourite skincare tips for youthful looking skin TGB Fave/ Tip: Using Reusable Ziploc Bags for food, snacks, travel products, toiletries from Stasher | Re(Zip) Jena Covello Links Jena Covello IG Agent Nateur IG Agent Nateur Website The Green Belle Links: TGB IG TGB Podcast IG TGB Website TGB YouTube

WOW - Happy 20th episode! I am excited to share another episode focusing on holistically treating the skin, including both acne and eczema with acupuncturist, herbalist, and holistic dermatology specialist, Antonia Balfour. Episode Breakdown: How Toni got into acupuncture, and later specializing in skin conditionsHerbs and seeing a Herbalist for skin conditionsAnalyzing the skin to know what the cause isThe Chinese Herbs that are good for skinAcne: topical suggestionsAcne: food suggestionsEating cooling vs. warm foodsEczema: what to topically applyEczema: anti-inflammatory foodsMicrobiome and Skin TGB Fave: Vital Proteins Coconut Collagen Creamer Antonia Balfour Links: On Mind Body Green Yin Yang Dermatology TGB Links: The Green Belle Instagram The Green Belle Website TGB YouTube

Hey everyone! I wanted to start off by apologizing for not including an intro (or TGB fave/tip/swap) in today's podcast episode! Life has been really busy and I unfortunately didn't get around to recording one! But there will be an intro for Thursdays podcast! As for today's guest, I am interviewing Kelly from The Wellness Boulevard, chatting all about the hidden stressors that could be interfering with your health and wellness goals! To learn more about the hidden stressors, and which ones could be affecting your life - take the quiz HERE For more Wellness Boulevard goodness click HERE

I am so excited to chat with Tricia, the founder of Suntegrity today to chat ALL about natural sunscreens and the big questions about whether or not mineral or chemical sunscreens are better. Episode Breakdown: Intro of who Tricia is, and how she started SuntegrityWhat is the importance of wearing sunscreen even when you aren't in the sunThe difference between MINERAL vs. CHEMICAL sunscreensWhich one is better for us?What is the difference between non-nano and nano particles in sunscreen?How frequently do we need tot re-apply sunscreen?What are UVA and UVB rays? How do they differ?How antioxidants and amino acids play a role in sun protectionShould we be applying SPF to our lips?Other sun protection tips TGB Fave: One Love Organics Vitamin D Moisture Mist Suntegrity Links Suntegrity Website Suntegrity Instagram Gabby's Links The Green Belle Instagram The Green Belle Podcast Instagram YouTube The Green Belle Website Sunscreen Resources/Articles: EWG Sunscreen GuideFDA Safe Sunscreen ReportsArticle: Chemical Sunscreen Sinks into Bloodstream in 1 Day Study

This was such as fun episode to record, and something that was definitely different from the other epsiodes! I am not only chatting with TWO people, but we are also playing a fun game: YES or PASS, in which we review wellness trends and share whether we love them (YES), or can't get on board with (PASS). Note that the order of the game is: Kylie, Brianna, and then Gabby. Episode Breakdown: Intro: Who Kylie and Brianna are and their career backgroundHow they started Well DailyTheir wellness journeysBriannas favourite wellness practicesKylies favourite wellness practicesYES or PASS topics:CBDAyurvedaAdaptogensIntermittent FastingEating FatsCollagenIV Drip TherapyMesonutrientsCrystal HealingOat MilkSupplement Subscription ServicesFood JournalingClean Beauty TGB Tip: Well Daily Links: Well Daily Instagram Well Daily Website Gabby's Links: The Green Belle Instagram The Green Belle Podcast Instagram The Green Belle Website The Green Belle YouTube

Hey friends! In today's episode, I am interviewing Christine Stone from Neatly Designed. She is a professional organizer with over 12 years experience, and today we are chatting all about you can spring clean all areas of your home! Episode Breakdown: How to organize small spaces such as condo livingHow to organize our closets and drawersWhat steps to follow for de-cluttering the closetHow to organize our hanged clothingHow to organize under the bathroom sinkOrganizing important documents such as receipts, bills, etc.Pantry organization: How to organize cutlery, baking tools, pot and pansOther Kitchen organization tipsHow to stay motivated when decluttering and how to get over the feeling of "overwhelm"Simple tips for STAYING organizedBest places to shop for organizational itemsSentimental clutter TGB Fave: OXO Pop Containers + Glass Chalkboard Label Containers + Bodum Glass with Copper Lid Containers Christine's Links: Neatly Designed Website Neatly Designed Instagram Neatly Designed Facebook Page Neatly Designed Pinterest Gabby's Link: The Green Belle Instagram The Green Belle Podcast Instagram The Green Belle Website The Green Belle Youtube

This was a very exciting episode for me to record because I have been a fan of Celeste for a while now and have seriously enjoyed her content on both her instagram and blog. She provides some amazing information and in this interview we dive in to many of her favourite topics such as fermentation, non-toxic beauty, food and wine! Episode Breakdown: Intro of who Celeste isHow did Celeste start The True SpoonHow has Celeste's background in nursing supported her current careerHow did Celeste initially get into green beautyWhat are Celeste's fave non-toxic beauty productsWhat are skin-related food culprits?What foods does Celeste love for healthy skin?Fermentation 101How does someone ferment food at homeWhat Celeste eats and drinks when she goes out for lunch/dinnerNatural wineCeleste's skincare routine: AM and PMCeleste's tip for someone transitioning to green beauty TGB Fave: Cloth in a box face towel + Cloth in a box eye pads Celeste's Links: The True Spoon Instagram The True Spoon Website Eat to Glow Meal Plan Fermentation eBook Gabby's Links: TGB instagram TGB Podcast Instagram TGB Website TGB YouTube