Raising Kids, Naturally is a part of the EcoParent Podcast Network: https://www.ecoparent.ca/podcasts

This episode was generously sponsored by Orange Naturals. www.orangenaturals.com

About the Episode

The standard of living currently enjoyed in the Global North is simply not sustainable. In order for our children (and all children) to have a healthy future, it is critical that we raise them to consume less. In this inspiring conversation, Leslie and Jennifer Hetzel, host of the podcast “Sustainably Geeky” explore the reasons for and the joy of making more sustainable choices in our families.

Guest Bio & Links

Jennifer is an activist and lifelong learner with a passion for social justice and the environment. She is currently a grad student at the National University of Ireland-Galway (NUIG), with the goal to work in sustainability full time after graduating. You can hear her on the podcast Sustainably Geeky or the Centex Planeteers show on KNCT 91.3 FM. She enjoys hiking, reading, and is mom to many plants and always taking in strays.

https://www.epicallygeeky.com/sustainably-geeky

Host Bio & Links

Leslie is a mother, doctor, and human who seeks to help individuals and communities reach their fullest potential. As a naturopathic doctor, Leslie will help you explore how your kids' health and wellbeing reciprocally intersect with the health of their communities and the planet, and offer practical strategies to optimize both.

http://lesliesolomonian.weebly.com/about-me.html

Works in Progress Collective https://works-in-progress-collective.weebly.com/
Works-in-Progress is an artist collective based in Toronto and Hamilton.
We make art out of garbage, co-host swaps and do workshops. We use recycled materials in art-making because up-cycling inspires creativity.

Overshoot Day information: https://www.overshootday.org/
Earth Overshoot Day is hosted and calculated by Global Footprint Network, an international research organization that provides decision-makers with a menu of tools to help the human economy operate within Earth’s ecological limits.

About the EcoParent Podcast Network

The EcoParent Podcast Network helps busy families live a healthier, greener lifestyle. Our host experts are imperfect, real, busy parents just like you who share ways to lower our collective carbon footprint and practical strategies that make a difference to your family’s health, the planet and to our children’s future. We offer raw, honest conversations and actionable advice across our six podcasts: pregnancy & birth, pediatric wellness, kids’ nutrition, green beauty, healthy home, and raising greener teens. Join us and get inspired to live a more sustainable, healthy life! www.ecoparent.ca/podcasts

Feedback?

What questions do you have for Leslie or her guests? What would you like to hear about?

This program discusses ideas that sometimes run counter to what is considered typical, or perhaps even acceptable. We invite you to reflect on that before listening with impressionable people - interpret that as you will.

Partnerships

Any advertising within this podcast does not imply endorsement of the product or company by the podcast host. Listeners are encouraged to talk to their healthcare provider about if and which natural healthcare products are appropriate for them and their families.

Audio magic on this episode was performed by Carlay Ream-Neal. This episode was edited by Emily Groleau.