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The Eco-Minded Mama Podcast
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Your all-inclusive roadmap to creating a life that is truly sustainable: saving you money, reducing waste, and easing your stress! Hosted by a mama & coach, Katie Kurpanek, this podcast will nurture, motivate, and empower you with practical tips for raising your family while becoming the powerful, eco-minded mama you want to be! ✨
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Send Katie a Message with Your Questions/Thoughts! :) Hello, dear listeners. I'm Katie Kurpanek, the host of the All Things Sustainable podcast. Today, I'm sharing an episode that is deeply personal and raw, one that comes from a place of vulnerability and love. October is Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Month in the US, and it feels like the right time to have this conversation. In this episode, I'm stepping away from our usual format to share my own journey through pregnancy loss, pa...
Send Katie a Message with Your Questions/Thoughts! :) Join us in the fascinating world of cohousing with the final guest speaker in this Season 4, featuring Trish Becker, Executive Director of the Cohousing Association of the United States. Cohousing is all about shared time, shared space, and shared commitment. Tune in as Trish guides us through the spirit of mutual support and genuine bonds that define cohousing. This isn't a cult or commune, but an intentional community where indivi...
Send Katie a Message with Your Questions/Thoughts! :) Ready to spice up your family meals and routines?? Join us in this new episode as we welcome back the wonderful Ashley from Hey Ashley Renne. She's not just a sustainability advocate and social media guru AND the author of a new cookbook – she's a real mom who knows the ins and outs of creating delicious and sustainable family eats in the midst of a busy schedule! In this down-to-earth conversation, we're unpacking the art of meal plannin...
Send Katie a Message with Your Questions/Thoughts! :) In this empowering episode, we dive into the world of sustainable motherhood with the incredible Shayla, a crunchy-mama icon, YouTuber, and Podcaster from "Hey Shayla." Join us as we explore the challenges and triumphs of transitioning into motherhood while maintaining a sustainable lifestyle. Shayla candidly shares her journey from pre-mom to mom and how she navigated the significant changes in her schedule, responsibilities, and mindset....
Send Katie a Message with Your Questions/Thoughts! :) Discover the eye-opening world of nontoxic living as we dive into building a safer home with guest speaker Loni Brown, a Healthy Home Expert, Interior Decorator, and founder of Entirely Eco & Wholesome Nest. Join us on this journey to create a healthier living environment for you and your family! While pregnant with her first daughter, Loni learned how toxins and chemicals commonly found in home products could contribute to disease and...
Send Katie a Message with Your Questions/Thoughts! :) Join us in this empowering episode as we explore practical strategies and gain confidence in sustainably balancing work and breastfeeding. Our guest, Jillian Rothe, Founder & CEO of MAMMaway, shares valuable insights and advice to help you navigate these challenges with ease. Learn how to confidently approach different scenarios, from TSA interactions during travel to communicating your needs at work! From fear to practical planning, d...
Send Katie a Message with Your Questions/Thoughts! :) Embark on a transformative journey as we explore the remarkable world of hypnobirthing and its profound connection to sustainable living. Join us for an empowering discussion with Dana McCausland, a Hypnotherapist & Hypnobirthing Coach, as we uncover the dance between control and release during the birthing process. In this episode, hosted by Katie Kurpanek - Podcaster & Coach - discover how hypnobirthing empowers individuals to em...
Send Katie a Message with Your Questions/Thoughts! :) Welcome to the 3rd and final part of this bonus series where we'll be focusing on "Amplifying Impact: Empowering Communities for Collective Sustainable Change." Join our guest speaker once more, Tiffani Domokos, a Therapist & Change Management Coach, as we conclude the series, empowering ourselves and our communities to create a better future. In this episode, hosted by Katie Kurpanek, an Eco-Living Coach & Podcast Host, we explore...
Send Katie a Message with Your Questions/Thoughts! :) Welcome to Part 2 of this bonus series, where we explore "Mindful Progress: Navigating Overwhelm & Cultivating Sustainable Change." Join us for an enlightening discussion with our guest speaker, Tiffani Domokos, a Therapist & Change Management Coach. In this episode, Tiffani continues the conversation where we left off, expanding on the ADKAR model and empowers us to navigate overwhelm and anxiety while fostering lasting change. Le...
Send Katie a Message with Your Questions/Thoughts! :) Are you looking to make changes in your life that align with your values, but finding it hard to get started? Feeling overwhelmed and unsure of where to begin, or how to keep going? Join us for Part 1 of this special series as we explore the topic of "Living in Alignment: Creating Lasting Change with the ADKAR Model." Our guest, Tiffani Domokos, a Therapist & Change Management Coach, will provide valuable strategies and insight...
Send Katie a Message with Your Questions/Thoughts! :) Happy Holidays!! In this BONUS episode, Katie Kurpanek, Eco-Living Coach and Podcast Host, shares her favorite go-to's for sustainable gift ideas! The holidays, or any special occasion, can present challenges when you want to give something your loved ones will truly enjoy while sticking to your own personal ethics and values. If you're looking for the perfect gift ideas that are unique, eco-friendly, and meaningful, look no further! W...
Send Katie a Message with Your Questions/Thoughts! :) This beautiful series is coming to a close and in this final episode, Katie Kurpanek, Eco-Living Coach and Podcast Host, shares her own personal journey into embracing the "vegan" title and how a plant-based diet has impacted her physically, as well as all the unexpected ways veganism has completely changed her life. The episode ends with her biggest take-aways from each interview within this series, and with that, that's a wrap on Seaso...
Send Katie a Message with Your Questions/Thoughts! :) Have you learned so much about the meat and dairy industries and/or the benefits of a plant-based diet but the one thing holding you back from embracing the "vegan" title is the fear of change? The anxiety of challenging the status quo? Do you have worries like-- what about the holidays? And what do I tell my family? And why are they reacting like this? And why are people so defensive? And why don't they understand? And how do I deal with ...
Send Katie a Message with Your Questions/Thoughts! :) "When our actions don't match our words, we wound our souls." Dr. Sailesh Rao, world-renowned systems engineer specialist, executive producer, speaker and author, joins Katie Kurpanek, Eco-Living Coach and Podcast Host, to recognize our place of belonging within nature -- exactly as we are. Dr. Rao supports us in coming back into alignment with our core Dharma (our core truth), walks us through the 7 chakras of transformation, an...
Send Katie a Message with Your Questions/Thoughts! :) Is it ethical to push for a plant-based / vegan world? Is the modern vegan movement dismissing entire people groups and cultures? What is "white veganism" and how does this often differ from vegans within the BIPOC community? How can we push for less animal consumption without addressing the food disparities within our broken systems? Jen Rivera Bell and Ashley Renne Nsonwu are 2 vegan mamas, social media influencers, and strong advocate...
Send Katie a Message with Your Questions/Thoughts! :) When it comes to climate change and reversing the damage that has already been done on our earth, what individual choices really matter most? Striving to be zero-waste, traveling less, using less energy, recycling more, or could it simply boil down to what's on our plate? Dr. Joanne Kong, award-winning speaker, advocate, and author, joins Katie Kurpanek, Eco-Living Coach and Podcast Host, to discuss how our diet plays a leading rol...
Send Katie a Message with Your Questions/Thoughts! :) If you've ever been oppressed and carried the weight of an unjust system, you will likely recognize the blueprints of oppression elsewhere when you see it. The problem is, most of us can't see what is purposefully hidden, unless we know where to look... Gwenna Hunter is the founder of the Vegans for LA community outreach program and food bank -- the first of its kind in Southern CA. Claudia Lifton is the Corporate Partnership...
Send Katie a Message with Your Questions/Thoughts! :) Are you or a loved one suffering from heart disease, cancer, diabetes, high cholesterol, or chronic pain? Has anyone ever told you how these conditions (and more) can be prevented as well as reversible in many cases? And when you've heard about a vegan (or plant-based) diet, have you ever wondered if it's actually a good fit for everyone, or if there's anybody who should not eat this way? Dr. Neal Barnard is one of the world's lead...
Send Katie a Message with Your Questions/Thoughts! :) Have you ever felt like you needed to hold back your truth for the sake of someone else's approval? Do you struggle to communicate effectively in ways that feel like both/multiple perspectives are being shared and truly heard? Have you found it challenging to navigate the trends of social media and current cultural norms while trying to find your own voice through it all? Clare Mann, Vegan Psychologist, Existential Psychotherapist,...
Send Katie a Message with Your Questions/Thoughts! :) Here it is, the final episode in our 3-part BONUS series on living sustainably amidst Back to School season! Parts 1-2 covered low-waste lunches/snacks, school supplies, clothing and backpacks! There are tons of little gems in there you won't want to miss, so be sure to go back and listen if you haven't already! Today, Tiffany Norton, owner of Juniperseed Mercantile and The Fly Button, joins Katie Kurpanek, Eco-Living Coach and Podcast ...



