On this episode of ReFashion Workshop, we have Casey Lum creator of the Fashion Wellness Revolution and the Wearing Joy Project. Rewriting the Rules of Style and Self-Worth. A confidence-boosting, wellness-driven approach to style that lasts far beyond the closet.  Casey brings light to one of the most overlooked wellness tools hiding in plain sight: the closet. A morning ritual you return to every single day without ever realizing its power.

Through her signature Wear Joy Method, she introduces simple ways to transform the morning closet experience from draining and discouraging into energizing and focused, creating a ripple that carries women more confidently throughout the day. And the most surprising part... buying less is the gateway to becoming more. 

Casey teaches audiences that if we can pause the cycle of consumption, we will discover better style, more joy, and infinite self-worth.

Fashion Wellness lives at the intersection of personal style and mental well-being, and it is a conversation women's conferences and wellness summits have been waiting for.

After women hear Casey speak, they will walk lighter in the world because she will give them simple methods to use their closet as a magic pathway to more joy, freedom, and self-love.

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Jimi Cohen has already broken one Guinness World Record — 30,469 mangroves planted by his own two hands in 24 hours on the coast of Kenya. Now Jimi Cohen, founder of TreeGens, is going after something almost too big to say out loud: one billion trees, planted in a single day, across fifteen countries, on July 26th.

In this episode, we get into how this historic day actually comes together, and how you or your company can be part of it. Jimi walks us through TreeGens' DAO, where the community — not a boardroom — helps steer the mission, and how carbon credits and TreeGens tokens let individuals and businesses fund real trees even if they can't get their own hands in the dirt on July 26th. Download the TreeGens app to track your impact, join the movement, and watch the trees you helped plant grow in real time.

This is a story about scale, yes. But it's also a story about what happens when one person decides "impossible" is just a number nobody's tried hard enough to move. Like the four-minute mile — but for the planet.

Listen and connect with Jimi Cohen & TreeGens: Website: treegens.org / treegens.com App: TreeGens (available on the App Store and Google Play) Instagram: instagram.com/thetreegens / instagram.com/jimicohen X (Twitter): x.com/jimicohen TikTok: tiktok.com/@treegens

Learn the power behind Lucid Dreaming and manifestation, and come back with real life tools on how to improve your journey into the unknown at night.   This is a pre-recorded talk I gave many years ago when I was writing the draft of my latest book The Royal Robe - an eco fashion tale, and the implications are incredible for personal growth, and also for rewriting the subconscious script to become a better steward of the planet.  While most of the time these days I am all about sustainable fashion, I am also a writer of fantasy and fiction, and I am developing a project right now that will cross the barrier of paper and will be seen on the big screen.  And while I can’t speak too much about that right now, I want to give you all a little insight into how Lucid Dreaming is an instrumental tool in all of my written works - both as a subject matter and as a practitioner. 

This episode of E.S.Now is going to be a little different.  To honor an innovative and expansive collaboration spanning art and environmental regeneration, from the ocean to the moon, we are having an open conversation with the leaders of BitBasel art gallery who is sending a micro-engraved solid gold disc or artwork curated by, Refi Tulum blockchain and regeneration, onto a rocketship to the moon, literally. This is a conversation between the gallery owner, curators and some of the artists themselves as we reach touch the moon and save the oceans simultaneously. 

The Ocean SDG 14 Collection focuses on “Life Below Water.”  This collection will be exhibited during Miami Art Week and is part of BitBasel’s Lunar Mission—sending digital artworks to the moon as a timeless message of care for our planet.  In this unusual episode, we are turning over the mic to Sandra Ponce De Leon of Refi-Tulum, to be the host.  With special guests, co-founder of BitBasel Scarlett Aranared, and several of the participating artists that Sandra will introduce, including myself. This is a larger conversation about ocean conservation and the length of humanity's reach, that you will find absolutely fascinating. Let’s jump right in. 

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Chemical toxins from apparel accumulate in your body, and overtime can cause hormonal changes, nerve damage or even cancer.  In this two part conversation, DeAnna Batdorff, a 30 year practitioner of Ayurveda leads us through detox protocols for forever chemicals and microplastics.  Have your notebooks ready. 

And explore her upcoming classes at www.dhyanaessentials.com 

DeAnna Batdorff, a Generation-X born and raised in California, is a wholistic health detective with over 30 years of experience as an Ayurvedic Practitioner, Lymphatic Massage Specialist, Nutrition Counselor, Western Herbalist, and Clinical Aromatherapist. She specializes in reading the pulse, spine, face, skin, and tongue as primary assessment tools. All of DeAnna’s teachings are rooted in her three foundational pillars: listen to self through symptoms, the right to take action, and ‘follow-through means feeling better.

Chemical toxins from apparel accumulate in your body, and overtime can cause hormonal changes, nerve damage or even cancer.  In this two part conversation, DeAnna Batdorff, a 30 year practitioner of Ayurveda leads us through detox protocols for forever chemicals and microplastics.  Have your notebooks ready. 

And explore her upcoming classes at www.dhyanaessentials.com 

DeAnna Batdorff, a Generation-X born and raised in California, is a wholistic health detective with over 30 years of experience as an Ayurvedic Practitioner, Lymphatic Massage Specialist, Nutrition Counselor, Western Herbalist, and Clinical Aromatherapist. She specializes in reading the pulse, spine, face, skin, and tongue as primary assessment tools. All of DeAnna’s teachings are rooted in her three foundational pillars: listen to self through symptoms, the right to take action, and ‘follow-through means feeling better.

In this two part episode of E.S.Now, we are with Jeff Garner, an Emmy Award winning fashion designer and documentary filmmaker who is about to release his feature film Let them Be Naked on Amazon Prime worldwide.  In his twenty years of design, he has done extensive research and testing on different types of popular fabrics and has found disturbing levels of carcinogenic chemicals.  Catch part two of this episode in two weeks. 

Let Them Be Naked is an audacious exploration into the presence of toxic and often harmful chemicals in the fabrics and materials used in our everyday clothing. Since his mother’s death from breast cancer, designer and activist Jeff Garner has spearheaded a campaign to uncover the health implications of exposure to these chemicals and the urgent need for more ethical production of garments. His advocacy has created relationships with research organizations and innovators across the globe, all leading the conversation surrounding unregulated toxins in the fashion industry.

www.letthembenaked.com

A Powerful Two-Part Interview

In this two-part podcast episode on Environmental Style Now, Jeff Garner discusses his upcoming feature film "Let Them Be Naked," set to release worldwide on Amazon Prime September 18th. With twenty years of design experience, Jeff has conducted extensive research on popular fabrics, revealing disturbing levels of carcinogenic chemicals present in everyday clothing.

The documentary was born from personal tragedy—after losing his mother to breast cancer, Jeff embarked on a mission to investigate the potential links between toxic chemicals in clothing and serious health conditions. His journey has connected him with research organizations and innovators across the globe who are leading conversations about unregulated toxins in the fashion industry.

Behind the Documentary

The filmmaking process for "Let Them Be Naked" spanned several years as Jeff traveled worldwide, collecting evidence and testimonials from scientists, medical professionals, and individuals affected by textile toxins. Working alongside an impressive team including Executive Producer Suzy Amis Cameron and consulting producer Gerard Butler, Jeff has created what former HBO Films President Len Amato calls "a beautiful film and an important one."

The documentary combines personal narrative with scientific research, creating a powerful call to action for both consumers and the fashion industry. Jeff's approach blends investigative journalism with artistic storytelling, resulting in a film that is both informative and emotionally resonant.

Jeff's Creative Design Process

As both filmmaker and designer, Jeff brings a unique perspective to sustainable fashion. His design philosophy centers on using natural, organic materials that are processed without harmful chemicals. Each garment is created with consideration for its entire lifecycle—from cultivation of raw materials to production methods and eventual disposal.

Jeff's collections feature plant-based dyes, hand-loomed fabrics, and techniques that honor traditional craftsmanship while embracing modern innovation. His work demonstrates that fashion can be both beautiful and ethical, challenging the industry standard of prioritizing profit over people and planetary health.

Upcoming Events

We're thrilled to announce that Jeff will be presenting his latest sustainable collection at London Fashion Week this fall, coinciding with the premiere of "Let Them Be Naked." This dual showcase represents the integration of his design work with his advocacy, bringing the message of the film directly to one of fashion's most influential platforms.

The London premiere will gather industry leaders, environmental advocates, and health professionals for a meaningful conversation about the future of fashion and its impact on human health.

Join the Movement

To learn more about Jeff's work and the "Let Them Be Naked" documentary, visit www.letthembenaked.com. The official companion book is also available now on Amazon.

Don't miss part two of our interview with Jeff Garner in two weeks, where we'll delve deeper into practical solutions and actions we can all take to create a healthier relationship with fashion.

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Together, we can ReFashion our approach to clothing for a healthier planet and healthier bodies.

In conscious style,

Courtney Barriger

ReFashion Workshop

In this two part episode of E.S.Now, we are with Jeff Garner, an Emmy Award winning fashion designer and documentary filmmaker who is about to release his feature film Let them Be Naked on Amazon Prime worldwide.  In his twenty years of design, he has done extensive research and testing on different types of popular fabrics and has found disturbing levels of carcinogenic chemicals.  Catch part two of this episode in two weeks. 

Let Them Be Naked is an audacious exploration into the presence of toxic and often harmful chemicals in the fabrics and materials used in our everyday clothing. Since his mother’s death from breast cancer, designer and activist Jeff Garner has spearheaded a campaign to uncover the health implications of exposure to these chemicals and the urgent need for more ethical production of garments. His advocacy has created relationships with research organizations and innovators across the globe, all leading the conversation surrounding unregulated toxins in the fashion industry.

www.letthembenaked.com

On this episode of E.S.Now I have special guest Julie Wojtkiewicz who is going to take us on a journey of the what, why and how-to of natural dyes.  Julie is a textile dyer & co founder of Inseparable, a toxic free & healthy fashion brand using entirely natural dyes to colour clothes. She is going to tell us the pros & cons of dying fabrics yourself, and walk us through how to do it. Made locally in Kent in the UK, her brand was created with the desire to bring timeless, versatile and feminine pieces to live and dance in, in all adventures.  You can find her brand at shopinseperable.com