Back to school time is almost here, and for many moms that brings one word to mind: lunches!  In this episode of the Nature's Premiere Podcast, Brooke chats with Kate Tuggle.  Kate is the Associate Director of Marketing at Peta, and also manages Peta.org and PetaKids.com.  Together, Brooke and Kate discuss some easy, meat-free meals that are perfect for kids at school, or for a family transitioning into a more plant-based diet at home.  As always, if you enjoy the episode, please do rate and subscribe!

In this episode of the Nature's Premiere Podcast, Brooke talks about our unhealthy obsessions with our cellphones and other gadgets- including her own!  Along with statistics about this technology-crazed turn we seem to have taken, Brooke also shares her own methods for weaning yourself and your kids away from those screens!  If you like what you hear and want to ensure that more episodes come your way, please do rate and subscribe!

This week, Brooke got a chance to chat with Tim Masters- founder of mygreenmattress.com.  A lifetime mattress maker, Tim talks about how his daughter Emily, who suffered from eczema and allergies as a baby, and a request from his wife to make Emily an organic crib mattress started him on his journey to providing all-natural mattresses to his customers. As always, if you enjoy this episode, please like, rate and subscribe!

On episode 11 of The Nature's Premiere Podcast, Brooke chats with Amity Hook-Sopko- the Executive Editor and Publisher of Green Child Magazine. Together they discuss the importance of finding your "mommy tribe", whether it's on-line or in real life. The two also reflect on "mommy shame", and how letting your support system in during those vulnerable times can make them easier to bear. If you enjoy these weekly episodes, don't forget to rate and subscribe to our channel! It boosts our visibility to others that may be able to use our help and information! To collaborate with us, feel free to reach out at [email protected]!

Episode 10 of the Nature's Premiere Podcast is all about buying locally and eating organic!  Brooke breaks down the facts about what makes a product "organic", the dangers of chemical exposure through our food, and the harsh reality of inhumane animal treatment.  If you're enjoying listening in with us every week, be sure to help us spread our reach by rating and subscribing!

In Episode 9, Brooke breaks down the benefits of small and local businesses- which often go overlooked!  Besides the biggest benefit of stimulating your community's economy, listen along and learn about other perks of shopping small: such as personalized customer service and unique/hard to find products.

On Episode 8 of the Nature's Premiere Podcast, we're talking about "Meatless Mondays."  Brooke teaches us the origin of the meatless Monday movement, and how making the change can effect your own health as well as our environment's.  She also provides tips to make it a little easier for anyone uneasy about taking the plunge into a day of cutting out meat!

This week on the podcast, Brooke chats with Nicole Lahey: mother, doula, birth photographer, and founder of Ready.Set.Chaos.com.  Listen along and learn the differences between a midwife and a doula, important things to discuss with your doula during your pregnancy, the sense of community and bonds that form, and more!  Nicole also discusses what challenges may arise (such as a sceptical spouse), and how to handle such situations.  Be sure to check her out on Facebook (www.facebook.com/ready.set.chaos), Instagram (@Ready.Set.Chaos), and of course, her website www.readysetchaos.com!

This week on the podcast, Brooke gets a chance to chat with Janet Kearney.  Janet is the founder of Vegan Pregnancy & Parenting-a hugely informational and inclusive Facebook group where members can discuss their journeys of raising a family in a vegan household.  Tune in and get a sneak peek at how Janet manages to make her lifestyle work with her little ones, and the plans she has for her Vegan Pregnancy & Parenting website that launches this August!

In this episode of the Nature's Premiere Podcast is about exposing some of the sneaky ingredients you should look out for when it comes to your home cleaning products.  Brooke goes over what kinds of damage they can do to our own health as well as our environments, and offers alternative suggestions for "greener cleaners"!