This week we're talking with Madeleine Somerville, blogger over at Sweet Madeleine and author of a crazy good book called All you Need is Less. Her book is aimed mostly at those just starting out in making changes, it still has so much to offer to everyone. It's full of funny anecdotes and it does a fantastic job of reminding us that we all start somewhere, which is exactly what we cover in this episode. Madeleine celebrates baby steps but makes sure you know the reasons why you need to keep going with bigger and bigger steps. She shares an awesome recipe for making your own shampoo (which we HAVE to try) and a whole bunch of fantastic tips. And it's all done without any guilt trips.

There's enough literature and material out there scaring us out of our pants. Or making us feel guilty, or that we're not doing enough. But here's the thing: Madeleine and I both feel that guilt or fear are actually barriers to change, and the surest way to ensure that heads are stuck in the sand. We both feel equally passionate about this, and we're desperate to see our society make major changes, but we've chosen to simplify things in an effort to reach more people. We want to empower, inspire and excite people. That's where all the fun is, and THAT is the pathway to change. If you ask us, anyway.

In the episode we talk about all the whys, about Madeleine's journey, and she throws down some really great, actionable advice. Even if you're not a novice at this, she's just a pleasure to listen to. She feels like a friend.