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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! We've got you covered, and be sure to listen to the end as some of the best ideas are saved for last!

Additional Resources:

• 5 Love Languages quiz
• Erin Lassahn photography 
• EMBR Film Co.
• AYO Business Finder (search for any product & you'll find results owned by BIPOC and sustainable small businesses)
• Women In Sustainability digital shopping guide (a variety of small and sustainable businesses to support!)
• Simple Switch (like Amazon, but with a heart...)
• MY FAVORITE 100% ZERO WASTE MASCARA (affiliate link)
• The Happy Beetle and Ridwell (hard-to-recycle services), and Compost Colorado, Scraps Composting, and Wompost -- Psst! Patrons of my podcast get DISCOUNTS for annual memberships to these businesses and more!

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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 Season 3 of the All Things Sustainable podcast!

We'll be taking a break for the holiday season (although there will likely be some bonus holiday content sprinkled in here and there), and we'll be back for Season 4 in the New Year... 

As always, THANK YOU for being here -- you make this show worthwhile. :)

Additional Resources:

• Top vegan documentaries that are changing the world (many of which changed mine)
• Collection of vegan resources from Dr. Joanne Kong
• Vegan resources/support during the holidays
• 52% of U.S. consumers are purchasing and demanding more plant-based products (article referenced in episode)

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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 travel? ...you're not alone!

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau is a recognized expert and thought leader on the culinary, social, ethical, and practical aspects of living vegan; she is an award-winning author of 7 books, and an acclaimed speaker with over 16 years of podcasting. Colleen joins Katie Kurpanek, Eco-Living Coach and Podcast Host, to break down the social barriers and fears that often keep us from living in full alignment with the compassion we have at our core. These social aspects are usually the determining factors as to whether or not someone becomes vegan / stays vegan, so it feels right to be wrapping up our series on veganism with this interview. 

If you want to learn how to find your voice and become empowered enough to use it with confidence, even beyond the "vegan" conversation -- this episode is for you!

Contact Info for Colleen Patrick-Goudreau:

• Colleen's website with books, vegan cooking classes, international vegan trips, podcasts, blogs, videos and more!
• Her 30-Day Vegan Challenge
• Colleen's 2 acclaimed podcasts (running for over 16 years)
• Books by Colleen Patrick-Goudreau

Additional Resources:

• Diet for a New America book by John Robbins
• Slaughterhouse book by Gail A. Eisnitz

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"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, and unveils the power of "ahimsa" (non-violence) to bring healing to our world.

He also comes from the unique place of having over 30 years of professional experience within two different careers -- with the first 20 years as a Systems Engineer Specialist whose work on the internet has benefited all of us today. With this intellectual specialty, Dr. Rao has dedicated the rest of his life to approaching our earth's broken systems and providing solutions that will heal our climate.  

Resources:

• Dr. Sailesh Rao's website & non-profit: Climate Healers
• The science showing animal agriculture as the leading cause of climate change
• Dr. Rao's books (and recommended) for FREE or purchase
• Films produced by Dr. Sailesh Rao (and more recommended)

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- Includes: 4-part video course (all 4 or individual), private online community for support, several PDFs of resources as well as a bundle of unique discount codes to 20+ sustainable products/services

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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 advocates for intersectionality within sustainable living and policy change. They join Katie Kurpanek, Eco-Living Coach and Podcast Host, to share their personal experiences being vegan, how it's impacted their experience and perspectives on food, cultures, and family traditions, and also the vast disparities and inequities in our food distribution systems that must be addressed. 

You won't want to miss a moment of this conversation, it's so eye-opening and inspiring. Many topics are addressed and we only had an hour to share as much as we could, so please see below for more resources if you're interested to learn more.

Contact Info for our guests:

• Jen Rivera Bell
  • Website
  • Instagram
  • YouTube Channel
  • Kids' Storytime Podcast

• Ashley Renne Nsonwu
  • Website
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • YouTube Channel
  • Basic A$$ Vegan digital cookbook
  • Smart Healthy Green Living series

Additional Resources:

• Coalition for Healthy School Food (non-profit)
• Vegan Baby-Led Weaning Facebook Group
• Religion and Colonization research
• White Supremacy within the vegan movement (IG post from @queerbrownvegan)

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To become a patron and receive all the perks of this community, visit www.patreon.com/allthingssustainable and join for as low as $3/month! Perks include: 

• Access to 20+ unique discount codes to sustainable businesses online and within Colorado, exclusively for my patrons/clients
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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 role in the climate crisis and shares hope for what we have the power to do about it. She uncovers the single most powerful choice you can make to care for our environment and provides so many resources to get started! 

Additional Resources:

• Dr. Joanne's website: https://www.vegansmakeadifference.com/
• Dr. Joanne's TEDx Talk (with over 1 million views): The Power of Plant-Based Eating
• Her latest book: Vegan Voices
• Her collection of resources on her website
• Food is Climate book by Glen Merzer
• Eat for the Planet book by Nil Zacharias

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- Includes: 4-part video course (all 4 or individual), private online community for support, several PDFs of resources as well as a bundle of unique discount codes to 20+ sustainable products/services

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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 Partnerships Specialist for Mercy for Animals and member of Mayor Hancock's Sustainability Advisory Council and Sustainable Food Policy Council in Denver, CO. 

Both of these incredible women join Katie Kurpanek, Eco-Living Coach and Podcast Host, to discuss what human rights and animal rights have in common, and to completely break down the walls that have been built to keep us from knowing about the current oppression and exploitation of both humans and animals happening all around us.

This episode is packed with science & statistics, as well as cultural and spiritual aspects -- all flowing from a passionate conversation that I will forever be grateful to have shared together. 

Contact Info for our guests:

• Gwenna Hunter Instagram
  • Vegans of LA Instagram
• Claudia Lifton Instagram

Additional Resources:

• Mercy for Animals
• Good Life Refuge
• Vegans of LA
• Vegan Outreach
• Dairy is Scary video (5min long, HIGHLY impactful, not suitable for kids)
• FFAC (Factory Farming Awareness Coalition) 
• Eating Animals book, by Jonathan Safran Foer

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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 leading medical experts on type 2 diabetes, with a ground-breaking study funded by the National Institutes of Health showing how this condition can be reversible for many patients. He is the author of over 100 scientific publications, 20 books for medical and lay readers, and has produced award-winning work that has also contributed key nutritional resolutions that are now part of AMA (American Medical Association) policy. He has hosted 4 PBS television programs on nutrition and health, as well as appearing in documentaries like "What the Health" and "Forks Over Knives." 

Dr. Neal joins Katie Kurpanek, Eco-Living Coach and Podcast Host, to share about benefits and risks of the vegan / plant-based diet to our physical health, how we can prevent and/or reverse the most common medical conditions, as well as clearing up LOTS of misinformation and myths about nutrition, diet, and physical health.

"We never take anything on faith. We have reasons for doing the studies we do, we put things to the test, we submit them to peer reviewed journals. And I mean, we have to be right. And then when we are right, we make sure that the medical community knows about it."
- Dr. Neal Barnard, Episode 20 of the "All Things Sustainable" podcast 

Additional Resources:

• Dr. Neal's website: www.pcrm.org
• 21 Day Kickstart - free program and app

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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, best-selling author, speaker, advocate, AND communications trainer, joins Katie Kurpanek, Eco-Living Coach and Podcast Host, to share examples of effective communication within relationships. As part of her job and her personal nature, she shares "provocative" questions and thoughts that challenge both social and media norms, and she shares many "inconvenient truths" she has learned over the years as well.

Clare has claimed the "vegan" title for herself, and she helps me to introduce this brand new Season 3 where we'll be exploring all things vegan, but this conversation goes way beyond what we choose to eat and will leave you with treasured tips that you can apply to all your relationships!   

Additional Resources:

• Clare's website: www.veganpsychologist.com 

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This show is brought to you by listener support, and I'm sending a huge shout-out to these patrons for making it happen: Elizabeth R, Nancy K, Sarah W, Jodi S, Julia B, Liliana S, Karyn W, Linda M, Detlef K, and Kelly K!

To become a patron and receive all the perks of this community, visit www.patreon.com/allthingssustainable and join for as low as $3/month! Perks include: 

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• Early access to the FULL, unedited recordings (plus video!)
• Personal shout-outs
• and more!

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More about Clare Mann:
www.veganpsychologist.com
www.claremann.com

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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 Host, to wrap up this conversation -- empowering you with our best tips and tricks for navigating this back-to-school season sustainably.

In this final episode we are covering minimizing waste within the classroom-- and this is not just for teachers, it's an all-hands-on-deck collaboration between schools AND families! 

As coaches, parents, and former teachers, we have a lot to say about helping our students to make EVERY day Earth Day!  

Additional Resources mentioned in episode:

• Terracycle
• The Alliance Center (hard-to-recycle collection)
• Resources for starting a compost system in school
• Resources for reducing food waste in school
• DIY, non-toxic, EPA-registered disinfectant kit 
• Instagram: Zero Waste Classroom

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More about Tiffany:
JuniperSeed Mercantile website and Instagram: @juniperseedmercantile
The Fly Button website (educational professional development)

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