Hello, dear listeners. I'm Katie Kurpanek, the host of the All Things Sustainable podcast. Today, I'm sharing an episode that is deeply personal and raw, one that comes from a place of vulnerability and love. October is Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Month in the US, and it feels like the right time to have this conversation. In this episode, I'm stepping away from our usual format to share my own journey through pregnancy loss, particularly in the wake of my recent loss with baby Finley. This is not an easy episode to create, but my hope is that by sharing my thoughts and experiences ..read more

Join us in the fascinating world of cohousing with the final guest speaker in this Season 4, featuring Trish Becker, Executive Director of the Cohousing Association of the United States. Cohousing is all about shared time, shared space, and shared commitment. Tune in as Trish guides us through the spirit of mutual support and genuine bonds that define cohousing. This isn't a cult or commune, but an intentional community where individuals own their homes and make decisions together. Trish also brings valuable insights that can be applied to traditional neighborhoods, emphasizing the joy o ..read more

Ready to spice up your family meals and routines?? Join us in this new episode as we welcome back the wonderful Ashley from Hey Ashley Renne. She's not just a sustainability advocate and social media guru AND the author of a new cookbook – she's a real mom who knows the ins and outs of creating delicious and sustainable family eats in the midst of a busy schedule! In this down-to-earth conversation, we're unpacking the art of meal planning that actually works. Ashley shares how she juggles her busy schedule as a working mom while ensuring her family gets tasty and nutritious meals. Ashley al ..read more

In this empowering episode, we dive into the world of sustainable motherhood with the incredible Shayla, a crunchy-mama icon, YouTuber, and Podcaster from "Hey Shayla." Join us as we explore the challenges and triumphs of transitioning into motherhood while maintaining a sustainable lifestyle. Shayla candidly shares her journey from pre-mom to mom and how she navigated the significant changes in her schedule, responsibilities, and mindset. Balancing motherhood with her brand and business, she reveals the valuable insights and strategies that helped her remain sustainable without losing her san ..read more

Discover the eye-opening world of nontoxic living as we dive into building a safer home with guest speaker Loni Brown, a Healthy Home Expert, Interior Decorator, and founder of Entirely Eco & Wholesome Nest. Join us on this journey to create a healthier living environment for you and your family! While pregnant with her first daughter, Loni learned how toxins and chemicals commonly found in home products could contribute to disease and impact a child’s development. Shocked by the lack of regulations, she embarked on a mission to find safe alternatives and spent countless hours researching ..read more

Join us in this empowering episode as we explore practical strategies and gain confidence in sustainably balancing work and breastfeeding. Our guest, Jillian Rothe, Founder & CEO of MAMMaway, shares valuable insights and advice to help you navigate these challenges with ease. Learn how to confidently approach different scenarios, from TSA interactions during travel to communicating your needs at work! From fear to practical planning, dive into the essential logistics of your breastfeeding journey while managing work commitments, and discover recent laws protecting your right to pump and ad ..read more

Welcome to the 3rd and final part of this bonus series where we'll be focusing on "Amplifying Impact: Empowering Communities for Collective Sustainable Change." Join our guest speaker once more, Tiffani Domokos, a Therapist & Change Management Coach, as we conclude the series, empowering ourselves and our communities to create a better future. In this episode, hosted by Katie Kurpanek, an Eco-Living Coach & Podcast Host, we explore the power of finding connection within your community and fostering collective change. Discover how to build bridges across diverse beliefs and perspectives ..read more

Welcome to Part 2 of this bonus series, where we explore "Mindful Progress: Navigating Overwhelm & Cultivating Sustainable Change." Join us for an enlightening discussion with our guest speaker, Tiffani Domokos, a Therapist & Change Management Coach. In this episode, Tiffani continues the conversation where we left off, expanding on the ADKAR model and empowers us to navigate overwhelm and anxiety while fostering lasting change. Learn practical techniques to train your brain, cope with information overload, and regulate your nervous system. Discover strategies for caring for your body ..read more

Are you looking to make changes in your life that align with your values, but finding it hard to get started? Feeling overwhelmed and unsure of where to begin, or how to keep going? Join us for Part 1 of this special series as we explore the topic of "Living in Alignment: Creating Lasting Change with the ADKAR Model."  Our guest, Tiffani Domokos, a Therapist & Change Management Coach, will provide valuable strategies and insights to help you overcome obstacles and achieve sustainable change using the powerful "ADKAR" model, a framework that can help you understand and implement chang ..read more

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 ..read more