The Live Lightly Podcast

Sep 12 2024
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The Live Lightly Podcast, hosted by Jessica Franklin, a busy mom, wellness enthusiast, and Mother Nature lover, focuses on living a sustainable and healthy lifestyle and empowering busy moms to do the same. Jessica shares her journey of eliminating chemicals and plastic from her household and discusses the challenges of finding truly sustainable products amongst greenwashing. The podcast features interviews with founders of sustainable companies, who share their stories and the obstacles they faced to make their products healthy for you and the planet. Experts on environmental issues and chemicals also provide insights on the connection between household products and food and people's health and the environment. The Live Lightly Podcast empowers and inspires busy moms to make sustainable choices for their families and Mother Earth!

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Youth Activism in Action: Using Creative Expression to Advocate For the Planet, With Children's Book Author, Lotus Kay

Sep 12 2024 38 mins  
In this episode of The Live Lightly Podcast I have a fun conversation with Lotus Kay, a passionate children's book author dedicated to educating kids about the importance of caring for the environment, animals, and one another. Lotus shares her journey from early influences in sustainability to the creation of her book series, including 'Billy the Octopus' and 'More Beautiful Than

Pets vs Plastic | Pet Food to Pet Toys, Protecting the Health of Your Pets With Associate Director of Global Earth Day, Aiden Charron

Aug 27 2024 33 mins  
If you're a pet owner, this episode is a MUST listen! In my discussion with Aiden, we cover why exposure to everyday household plastic (and all of the unlikely sources in your home other than pet toys, food, beds, and blankets) can potentially become harmful to your pet's health and longevity, and how to make conscious choices to reduce your pet's plastic consumption. We also discu

The Link Between Endocrine Disrupters in Plastic and Hormone Health with Maritza Worthington, Functional Hormone Practitioner

Jul 11 2024 25 mins  
In this episode, I discuss the impact of common chemicals in everyday plastics on hormone health, fertility, and pregnancy with Functional Hormone Practitioner, Maritza Worthington. She explains the toxins in plastics that are considered hormone disruptors, such as phthalates, BPA, and heavy metals. Our conversation emphasizes the importance of understanding the leaching of these c

Reducing Food Waste & Plastic: Sustainable Produce Storage with Vejibag Customer Experience Team Ann & Stacy

Jun 30 2024 33 mins  
In this episode of The Live Lightly Podcast, I discuss Vejibag, produce crisper bag sustainably made of 100% unbleached Organic Cotton French terry that keeps leafy greens fresh and crispy for up to two weeks without plastic. I am joined by Anne Wing, the Director of Communications, and Stacey Erickson, the Director of Operations who tell the story behind Vejibag, its growth from u

Simple Sustainable Household Swaps You Can Make Today: With ME Mother Earth Founder, Amanda Runkle

Jun 19 2024 47 mins  
Join me as I discuss reducing household plastic dependence with @me.motherearthbrand founder, Amanda Runkle. Amanda shares her journey of starting the business and the challenges of finding sustainable products. We discuss the issue of greenwashing and the importance of making small changes to reduce plastic waste. Amanda highlights some easy swaps that individuals can make in thei

Plastic Ocean | The Impact of Plastic On Ocean Ecosystems, Marine Life & Human Health with Earth Day Organization's Associate Director of Global Earth Day, Aiden Charron

Jun 07 2024 24 mins  
In this episode I dive (pun intended!) into a discussion with Aiden from the Earth Day Organization about the global impact of plastic pollution in the Ocean's ecosystems, marine life, and ultimately humans. If you eat anything from the ocean, or have a sweet spot in your heart for marine life this is a must listen for you! Please take time to check out all of the amazing resources

Toxic Beauty Products: Understanding Ingredients, Labeling, & Packaging with Elate Beauty Founder, Melodie Reynolds

May 29 2024 44 mins  
Melodie Reynolds, founder of Elate Beauty, shares her journey of starting a sustainable and ethical beauty brand. She fell into the beauty industry by accident but was drawn to the transformative power of makeup and the importance of creating an amazing customer experience. After becoming disillusioned with the industry's lack of sustainability and ethical practices, she started he

What's in Your Drinking Water, and How to Save Money on Eco-friendly Water Filters For Travel and Home with Gopure Pod Founder, Kent Atherton

Apr 21 2024 32 mins  
Kent Atherton, founder and CEO of Go Pure Pod, shares the story behind the company and its innovative water purification technology. The Go Pure Pod is a small device that continuously purifies water, eliminating bacteria and contaminants. It is made from dental-grade polypropylene and has a long-lasting ceramic core that filters down to 0.22 microns, removing bacteria, chlorine, f

What You Need to Know About Your Cleaning Products: Harmful Chemicals and Plastic Packaging - And the Solution!

Apr 21 2024 36 mins  
Green Llama is a company that focuses on creating eco-friendly and sustainable cleaning products. Matt and Kay share the story of Green Llama and their journey to create environmentally friendly cleaning products with plastic-free packaging. They were inspired by their own desire to reduce plastic waste in their everyday lives and the need for non-toxic cleaning options, and priori

Plastic 101: What It's Made of and How it Impacts Both Your Health and the Health of the Planet With the Associate Director of Earth Day Global, Aiden Charron

Apr 19 2024 35 mins  
In this episode, I speak with Aidan Charron, Director of Earth Day Organization's End Plastic Initiatives, about the impact of plastic on the planet and human health. Aidan shares his personal journey with me and explains that plastic is made from fossil fuels and contains harmful additive chemicals. He discusses the health effects of plastic, including endocrine disruption and inc