Best Blah Blah Productions Podcasts (2025)

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059: More Than Skin Deep: Creating a Life (and Products) with Purpose with Arielle Moody 39:00

4d ago39:00

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"I think one of the biggest things to convey to anybody who wants to start a business is know what you're good at, know what you like, and know what you're not good at, and then outsource that. Because that's going to help get the business to where you wanna go." —Arielle Moody Ever wonder if you’re settling for “good enough” when you could be livi…

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058: What Does ‘Regenerative’ Really Mean? Your Food Label Decoder with Anthony Corsaro 25:04

14d ago25:04

25:04

“It's all about labels, it's all about claims, and it's all about certifications. Regenerative is a mess. It's a hot mess. ... I can understand, articulate, and define it really easily, but the average consumer, I don't think, can for a myriad of reasons.... The entire reason regenerative agriculture was created is the beauty of it being a transiti…

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057: Wellness Without the Hype: Food Fixes for Brain Fog, Bloat, and Blah Days with Elissa Goodman 34:10

21d ago34:10

34:10

“Life is so crazy, and you just want to be able to live it to the fullest and the best you can.” —Elissa Goodman Everyone’s selling the next big wellness fix—but what if the real answers are simpler than you think? We’re bombarded with superfoods, supplements, and miracle diets, but the truth is, most of us are still searching for what really works…

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056: Working Moms Incorporating Sustainability Into Family Life with Daniela Kratz & Shirin Aryanpour 24:13

28d ago24:13

24:13

“Simplicity was something I learned from my family and grew up with. The fact is, you do not need fancy food, you do not need a huge variety of food. You can have some potatoes, and you can have one vegetable, and you make a brothy sauce with the vegetables, and you pour it over the freshly cooked potatoes. It can be so comforting and nourishing. S…

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055: Reframing Sustainability: Discover the Positive, Empowering Way Forward with Charlie Sellars 27:27

1M ago27:27

27:27

“To be an effective climate optimist and person who cares about sustainability, you need equal parts of two different ingredients. The first is inspiration, because if you don't believe you can make a difference, and if you don't believe that what you do matters, then you're not going to try. You also need the other ingredient of empowerment. If yo…

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054: Noodles Without the Guilt: Comfort Food Gets a Healthy Makeover with Jonathan Carp 31:59

1M ago31:59

31:59

“An interdisciplinary approach to medicine is probably the way the future is going to go. There will be dieticians and a whole host of different people involved in helping someone to heal.” —Jonathan Carp For too long, we’ve been told that health comes in a medicine bottle or a doctor’s office, but what if the real power lies in the food we choose …

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053: Making Business Personal: Lessons from 30 Years of Conscious Entrepreneurship with Susan and Brad Black 48:27

2M ago48:27

48:27

“In the old days, families worked together, like on a farm, and that's the model we wanted to create for ourselves at EO Products.” —Brad Black Most businesses die because they chase profits instead of purpose—a raw, honest truth that cuts to the core of entrepreneurial burnout and lost passion. A lot of entrepreneurs pour their hearts and soul int…

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052: Beauty Decoded: Skincare Truths, Sunscreen Myths & Brand-Building Wisdom with Carmine Montalto 32:28

2M ago32:28

32:28

“You can’t be all things to all people, and a brand can’t be all things to all people. A brand can be as big as it gets with tons of money supporting it. But, there has to be a point of difference to stand out to consumers.” —Carmine Montalto Most beauty founders drown in a saturated market, chasing viral trends while struggling to build brands tha…

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051: Marketing Mythbusters: What Really Makes Customers Buy with Jeff Greenfield 31:16

2M ago31:16

31:16

“The truth is, when you start checking out other brands, you will start to notice how inconsistent they are. So just by being consistent, you're already ahead of the game.” —Jeff Greenfield. Most entrepreneurs are drowning in a sea of marketing noise, desperately trying to be heard while burning through limited resources with little measurable retu…

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050: Skin Deep: The Surprising Power of Natural, Locally-Sourced Beauty Products with Nancy Rimbergas 24:45

2M ago24:45

24:45

“You follow your passion, and when you have a purpose behind it, everything becomes a little bit clearer.” —Nancy Rimbergas Clean beauty isn't just another Instagram hashtag—it's a real movement that starts with actually caring about what we're putting on our skin. Every lotion, cream, or serum is like a tiny decision that ripples out, affecting no…

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049: NASA's Dental Care Secret: Saving Teeth with Eco-Friendly Space-Age Tech with Belinda Lau 47:21

3M ago47:21

47:21

“I had to find that niche, that core community of people who were trying to solve the same problems that I was and who were passionate about the solution. But if I hadn’t found that, I think it would be tough to try to keep promoting your product and your brand without actually knowing where it fits.” —Belinda Lau Every toothpaste tube and toothbru…

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048: Taste Training: How to Turn Picky Eaters into Food Explorers 29:53

3M ago29:53

29:53

Episode Description: “In the CPG industry, so many individuals are just so friendly and eager to help emerging brands and founders succeed. Ask for help and they’re always willing to make an introduction.” —Danny Auld Early childhood nutrition is more than just filling tiny bellies with food. It's about creating lifelong eating habits that can shap…

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047: Waste Less, Taste More: Tasty Guide to Pickling Everything with Sam Paone 34:15

3M ago34:15

34:15

Episode Description: “I would say stick to your values because once we start to slip on that, everybody knows it and we’re not authentic anymore— and what people want is the transparency of who’s making their food.” —Sam Paone We've all been there—watching those beautiful farmers market finds slowly wilt in the fridge, feeling guilty with every sad…

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046: Your Kitchen, Your Garden: The Indoor Farming Game Changer with Conner Tidd 37:31

3M ago37:31

37:31

Episode Description: “How can we make growing your own food possible in environments where it normally wasn’t? Or can we drastically lower the impact of water use, fertilizer use, or resources used to drive to the grocery store? That’s a big impact that we can have if we can allow you to grow your own food right at home.” —Conner Tidd What if you c…

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045: Urban Food Hacking: Your Yard's Hidden Food Potential with Marjory Wildcraft 40:39

3M ago40:39

40:39

Episode Description: “Once you start eating your own food, it expands your taste horizons and you can’t be afraid to experiment. If it doesn’t work out and it’s horrible, just put it in the compost bucket and start over. It’s okay, you’ll be fine.” —Marjory Wildcraft Food is not just sustenance; it's a fundamental human right that we've outsourced …

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044: Entrepreneurial Flavor: Breaking Barriers in the Healthy Snack Market with Seena Chriti 23:32

4M ago23:32

23:32

Episode Description: “I don’t have an MBA. I only have a food knowledge background, and that doesn’t make me an expert, either. But I know how to inquire and how to connect. So I have just been digging and grinding through my process, always finding the answers when I need them.” —Seena Chriti Snack innovation is more than just creating a product—i…

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Blah Blah Podcast Episode 276: Soul Man 1:26:20

4M ago1:26:20

1:26:20

The show returns after a long hiatus with a quick catch up on new things we’ve watched like Daredevil: Born Again and more, plus Evan defends his Cameo Championship in the latest Cameo game, and ending with some new Missle Anus stories. The post Blah Blah Podcast Episode 276: Soul Man appeared first on Blah Blah Inc..…

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043: Farming Forward: How Regenerative Methods Are Rewriting Agriculture with Jason Walker 42:57

4M ago42:57

42:57

Episode Description: “We need to think more about the ecosystem, and it’s not always the cheapest way to do stuff. I think we’re just trying to make a difference. And if we can make a living while making a difference, then that’s really important.” —Jason Walker Regenerative organic farming is more than just a method—it's a revolutionary approach t…

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042: From Tap to Table: Smart Water Storage Techniques for Modern Communities with Jamiah Hargins 40:06

4M ago40:06

40:06

Episode Description: “Trust that you can do the Math and that you have the tenacity and that nature will give you way more opportunities than you even need.” —Jamiah Hargins Imagine a world where water conservation isn't just a choice, but a critical strategy to survival. Water isn't just slipping through our fingers—it's vanishing before our eyes.…

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041: Mindful Foodies: Eating Smart, Wasting Nothing with Janet Irizarry 34:37

4M ago34:37

34:37

Episode Description: “I want to create a world of mindful foodies. I don't see this as a little project. I see this as something big.” —Janet Irizarry Every bite we take is a vote for the planet's future, and our children are the most powerful voters we have. By modeling mindful eating to them, we can transform how future generations understand and…

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040: Scaling Smart: Practical Advice for Small Business Owners with Sebastian Stahl 44:10

5M ago44:10

44:10

Founder Resource Series Episode Description: “My advice for people that are wanting to shift or starting out is to just jump in the water. Once you're there, you're going to figure out how to swim.” —Sebastian Stahl A lot of startups crumble within their first year—a stark reminder that dreams alone cannot sustain a business. But the difference bet…

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039: The Entrepreneur’s Plate: Reimagining Food’s Potential for Sustainability with Ashwin Cheriyan 44:24

5M ago44:24

44:24

Episode Description: “You can over engineer things like a business plan. I think there's no substitute for going out and just trying things— that's the best and fastest way you can learn.” —Ashwin Cheriyan Modern life often makes it hard to balance convenience, health, and sustainability, leaving many searching for better options. Ashwin Cheriyan, …

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038: Bytes for Bites: Streamlining Food Innovation with AI with Riana Lynn 23:22

5M ago23:22

23:22

Founder Resource Series Episode Description: “I think consumers and company leaders are becoming more curious as to what the alternatives are and not just following simple workflows and playbooks. The transparency and the ability to educate around the possibilities— the alternative possibilities of manufacturing and ingredients that are available.”…

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037: Beyond the Basket: The Secret Ingredient to Building a Regenerative Community with Wen-Jay Ying 38:45

5M ago38:45

38:45

Beyond the Basket: The Secret Ingredient to Building a Regenerative Community with Wen-Jay Ying Episode Description: “It's having a genuine interest in your consumers, not just a transactional experience— That is the best way to build community.” —Wen-Jay Ying Building a thriving community takes more than just a shared interest— it requires genuine…

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036: The Secret Ingredient to Food Biz Success: A Shared Kitchen with a Side of Networking with Djenaba Johnson-Jones 23:41

5M ago23:41

23:41

The Secret Ingredient to Food Biz Success: A Shared Kitchen with a Side of Networking with Djenaba Johnson-Jones Founder Resource Series Episode Description: “I wanted something that I could call my own and not have to answer to anyone. We asked ourselves what we want for our future and we wanted to launch this business.” —Djenaba Johnson-Jones Sha…

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035: Instant Noodles 2.0: Bringing Flavor, Health, and Sustainability to Your Favorite Comfort Food with Thuong Tan 29:57

5M ago29:57

29:57

Instant Noodles 2.0: Bringing Flavor, Health, and Sustainability to Your Favorite Comfort Food with Thuong Tan Episode Description: “I'm going to create something that I love and my friends’ love— because even on a bad day you have to wake up to run your business.” —Thuong Tan Comfort food has the power to transport us, to soothe the soul, and to b…

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034: From Garage to Global: Spilling the Beans on Startup Success with Jon Lambert 35:50

5M ago35:50

35:50

From Garage to Global: Spilling the Beans on Startup Success with Jon Lambert Founder Resource Series Episode Description: “You can run the best business in the world, but if you as an individual, fail, the entire thing falls to pieces.” —Jon Lambert In the world of startups, your network can be as valuable, if not more, than your net worth. A stro…

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033: Glow Up Guaranteed: The Chemist-Approved Skincare Routine with Ron Robinson 31:18

5M ago31:18

31:18

Glow Up Guaranteed: The Chemist-Approved Skincare Routine with Ron Robinson Clean Beauty Series Episode Description: “Every brand now needs to be an educator as well as a seller.” —Ron Robinson The beauty industry is undergoing a transformative shift, with consumers demanding more than just surface-level solutions. From the rise of the "skinificati…

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032: Sea the Difference: Unlocking Seaweed's Potential for Beauty and Beyond with Matthew Perkins 30:03

6M ago30:03

30:03

Sea the Difference: Unlocking Seaweed's Potential for Beauty and Beyond with Matthew Perkins Clean Beauty Series Episode Description: “Sometimes, it might feel like you're not making progress, but you might just be missing a critical piece of information. Don't give up unless you understand why you want to change direction before you do it.” —Matth…

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031: From Farm to Face: The Surprising Connection Between Culinary Trends and Cosmetic Innovations with Tamar Kamen 35:58

6M ago35:58

35:58

Clean Beauty Series Episode Description: “I'm excited to see what gets tested. There is an endless supply on this planet of products or sources that have not been tested yet. And I think there are entrepreneurial companies starting to find the next efficacious ingredient.” —Tamar Kamen The intersection of food and beauty is redefining the future of…

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030: From Spas to Supermarkets: Tracing the Evolving Intersection of Wellness and Beauty with Kelly Kovack 44:26

6M ago44:26

44:26

Clean Beauty Series Episode Description: “You also need a little bit of luck. You can make decisions, and they can cut both ways— you can make a decision and your brand goes through the roof, and you can make a good decision but it just didn't work and you can't recover from it. So you have to stick around long enough for luck to happen too. You ju…

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029: Detoxing Your Hair Care Routine with Adria Marshall 35:16

6M ago35:16

35:16

Clean Beauty Series “What you put ON your body is just as important as what you put INSIDE of your body. ” —Adria Marshall While we meticulously scrutinize every morsel that enters our bodies, we often overlook the products we slather on our largest organ— our skin. Yet, what if the shampoo we use daily is as crucial to our health as our morning sm…

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028: Belly and Brains: How Our Thoughts Shape Our Gut Health with Dr. Edison de Mello Part 3 23:48

6M ago23:48

23:48

Gut, Food, & Health series “Your body will tell you what it needs. Be curious about what your body's telling you, you will make the right decision.” —Dr. Edison de Mello The health of our gut is intricately tied to the health of our mind. Emerging research reveals just how profoundly our thought patterns can influence digestive function and overall…

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027: From Bland to Grand: The Culinary Revolution Transforming Patient Care with Andrew Bennett 30:08

7M ago30:08

30:08

“This is the right thing to do. People deserve good, healthy food, especially in a hospital, when we're talking about starting the healing process.” —Andrew Bennett Hospital food has long been the butt of jokes, but what if it could rival five-star restaurants? Imagine a world where patients look forward to their next meal, not just their next dose…

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026: Gut Feelings: Exploring the Profound Influence of Digestive Health on Mood and Cognition with Dr. Edison de Mello Part 2 22:30

7M ago22:30

22:30

Gut, Food, & Health series “The food that you eat affects everything, including your mental health.” —Dr. Edison de Mello What if the key to better mental health was as simple as the food on your plate? Emerging research reveals the profound influence of gut health on cognitive function, mood, and emotional resilience. By nourishing the body, we ma…

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025: The Busy Parents’ Partner: Wholesome Alternatives to Kids’ Midday Meals with Lisette Howard and Katy Tucker 27:34

7M ago27:34

27:34

“There are a lot of no's… you just keep knocking, and you will eventually find the people that believe in what you're doing and not where you are in that exact moment.” —Lisette Howard “There's a lot of flash-in-the-pan products out there that hit the market fast as all they're gone… It’s really important to know your end game right when you start.…

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024: Gut-Brain Axis Explained: How Food Impacts Mental and Physical Health with Dr. Edison de Mello Part 1 22:58

7M ago22:58

22:58

Gut, Food, & Health series Episode Description: “Your taste buds have a different agenda than your mind and your gut. They're not connected in congruence all the time. So what tastes good in your mouth, is not necessarily what your gut or your brain needs.” —Dr. Edison de Mello Your gut is the gateway to your overall health and well-being. Did you …

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023: Customized Carbonation: Popping the Lid on Personalized Hydration with John Thorp & Buzz Wiggins 39:36

7M ago39:36

39:36

“There are ups and downs through all of that. You have to be prepared for those days when things don't feel like they're moving ahead. And you have to bring the same type of passion, the same drive on either type of day.” —John Thorp “You're never trying to get a yes out of anyone you're talking to when you are an early founder; you are trying to g…

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022 : Perimenopause and Protein: Nourishing Your Body Right Through Hormonal Changes with Meredith Mann 27:37

7M ago27:37

27:37

Episode Description: “You can't live out your best life and fulfill your passions… if you don't feel good.”—Meredith Mann Perimenopause can be a time of profound hormonal shifts, often accompanied by challenges like fatigue, mood swings, and weight fluctuations. What if the key to navigating this transition lies in the power of protein? Meredith Ma…

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021: From Classrooms to Communities to Perpetuity with Stephen Ritz Part 2 (Re-release) 14:43

7M ago14:43

14:43

"The secret to success is the art and science of growing vegetables online to high-performing academic standards. So we are transforming both the lens of public education and personal eating outcomes." —Stephen Ritz Imagine a classroom where students don't just read about science but experience it firsthand by growing their own food. This isn't som…

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020: Transparency and Authenticity is the New Currency with Jake Karls Part 2 (Re-release) 13:55

8M ago13:55

13:55

“Transparency and authenticity are the new currency. If you don't figure that out, you won't be able to get the purchases because consumers today want to understand what the brand is about … They want to see the humans behind the brand.” -Jake Karls Transparency and authenticity are the new currency in today's business landscape. Consumers crave ge…

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019: Graze the Day: Sustainable Secrets from a Sixth-Generation Ranching Family with Mandy Schmidt 32:08

8M ago32:08

32:08

“Our mission is to raise healthy animals, to get a healthy product by having healthy soil.” —Mandy Schmidt Healthy soil leads to healthy animals, which in turn lead to nutrient-dense, sustainable food. This cyclical relationship holds the key to a more resilient food system. Mandy Schmidt is a 5th generation rancher at Marin Coast Ranch, where she …

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Blah Blah Podcast Episode 275: The Gooners (Year End Show) 2:07:07

8M ago2:07:07

2:07:07

In this special year end edition of the show, we talk about some of our favorite tv shows and movies from 2024 as well as stuff we’ve been watching over the last half of the year, the announcement of the new class members of the 2024 Missle Anus Hall of Fame, results from last year’s Likely or Unlikely game, our 2025 Likely or Unlikely game, and a …

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018: Rooted in Change: Reimagining the Christmas Tree Tradition for a Greener Future with Scott “Scotty Claus” Martin 29:21

8M ago29:21

29:21

“It's not that capitalism is out to destroy the environment. It's basically there to make money. And so, if you can replace the mechanism by which it makes money with something that is beneficial for the environment, it'll continue to do that.” —Scott “Scotty Claus” Martin Christmas trees are a beloved tradition, but the environmental impact of cut…

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017: Serving Up Second Chances: How the Sprouts Chef Training Program for Youths is Transforming Lives and the Future with Kate Rogers, Nelson German, and Michael Bauers 36:46

8M ago36:46

36:46

“A job is a give and take. You give your time, you build momentum, and you build value in the community; but then you also receive financial remuneration. But this is about cooking as well, and the healing component of kitchens.” —Kate Rogers “It's not just for a job, it's for the future. These kids are thinking long-term, which is something that i…

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016: Fabric of Change: Conscious Gifting Meets Sustainable Wrapping with Monica O’Neil and Cindy Estes 25:00

9M ago25:00

25:00

“It is challenging to stand out there and pitch your idea to total strangers. But as you do it, you realize you can do it, and you get better at it the longer you do it.” —Monica O’Neil “Not only in the business, it's extended to our life. I'm now driving an electric car, and we're now both composting, which we weren't before. The little, tiny bits…

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015: How Functional Food Breakthrough Is Revolutionizing Menopause Management Gita Vellanki 38:44

9M ago38:44

38:44

Cha Cha Cha Changes Mini Series Episode Description: Part of the success of an entrepreneur is owning your story and taking control of that journey. So you have to put yourself out there.” —Gita Vellanki Menopause can be a challenging transition for many women, marked by a range of uncomfortable symptoms that can significantly impact daily life. Wh…

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014: Saucy Sustainability: A Chic Approach to Eco-Friendly Linens with Nikki Reed and Staci Inspektor 21:41

9M ago21:41

21:41

Holiday Gifting Series Episode Description: “If you're passionate about something, go for it. It's just lots of ups and downs, and you just gotta ride that wave.” —Staci Inspektor “We want to give back to the community that inspires us and has allowed us to do what we do.” —Nikki Reed Elevating the every day with sustainable style - that's the new …

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013: Seaweed: The Secret to Menopausal Symptom Relief with Sachi Singh 32:19

9M ago32:19

32:19

Cha Cha Cha Changes Mini Series Episode Description: “Seaweed is an essential ingredient.” —Sachi Singh Seaweed may be one of the most overlooked superfoods on the planet. This nutrient-dense aquatic plant is a true powerhouse, packed with protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals, and bioactive compounds that can work wonders for our health. Yet, many of…

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012: Rethinking the Foundations: Sustainable Alternatives to Traditional Building Products with Gregory Wilson 34:14

9M ago34:14

34:14

“People want to know where your food comes from. Why shouldn't people know where your building materials come from?” —Gregory Wilson Many of the building materials we use in our homes and workplaces can pose serious health risks. From toxic chemicals like formaldehyde to hazardous plastics, these materials can negatively impact indoor air quality a…

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