Summer is coming and will be upon us......tomorrow. Herbs are a part of any Alaskan garden and sometimes we continue to keep the herbs on the kitchen window sill going. We discuss the merits of chives and the challenge of lemon balm. Plus there is always plenty of spice with the Snow Peas!Peas Out!

Waste. It is a constant in our lives. How do we cut back without increasing our budget to buy high end products? The Snow Peas look into recycling in Alaska, how to use less plastic and places to shop that will enable you to walk out with less things that end up in a landfill.Snow Peas is a podcast dedicated to living the veg life in Anchorage, AK and embracing diversity in the 49th State.Peas Out!

What is break-up? If you look up break-up on Google you will find that "break-ups" happen more in the spring. Today's topic does not involve the end of a romantic relationship but it does involve the Snow Peas talking about what "break-up" means in Alaska. Winter is ending but we start to see what the snow has buried for so long. Will we focus on the flowers or the trash and dog poop? Join us this week to discuss breaking-up with "break-up."Peas Out!

Wanna be in the know when it comes to vegan/vegetarian/plant-based happening in Alaska? This is your episode. From new and upcoming Farmer's Markets, to Vegfest, trips to California and an upcoming event featuring Jane Esselstyn. Another episode of girl talk, eternal weather discussion and off the cuff commentary.

Gabriel (Gabe) Holland is a Physicians Assistant with Alaska Heart and Vascular Institute. He is a plant-based provider who is passionate about patient care and is with the Snow Peas today to talk about cardiovascular health, living in AK and, of course, eating plants to improve you health.

Throwback Tuesday. We want to share with you some of our past episodes that have fallen in the existential cracks. Snow Peas Gratitude and Thanksgiving episode. This is a blast from November 2022. We had a great time making this episode and talk about recent vacations to Oaxaca, rainbow trout and gratitude. Peas Out!

Another blast from the Anchorage, Alaska plant-based past episode. We recorded this gem around Christmas time. We saw that very often every holiday also included people imbibing and over imbibing. Not complete teetotalers, we are, however, discovering the benefits of an alcohol free/greatly reduced lifestyle. Come join us for a glimpse into holiday past and let us know what you think about shrubs and mocktails!

New Years resolutions are often tricky. Should you make a goal and if so, what kind of goal? Is it too cliched to make a resolution and how do you stick to it?In today's episode the Peas tackle these ideas and find a path into 2023 with fun, grace and improvement.

Have you ever thought about finding a naturopath to support you on your health journey or even becoming one yourself?Today on the podcast we interview Dr. O'Connell and get a behind-the-scenes glimpse into her life as a naturopath, her own journey with healing, and how she helps her patients in her practice at Thrive Integrative Medicine. Dr. Cameron O’Connell is a Naturopathic primary care doctor whose interests include longevity, endocrinology, and sexual health. Dr. O’Connell hails from Alaska and spent much of her childhood improving her microbiome by playing in the forest and foraging for snacks among the edible flora. Having had variable life experiences – from working at a ski resort in Montana to acting as the Assistant Medical Director for the Engine2 Immersion Programs in 2016 - she loves meeting and helping people with a variety of backgrounds and concerns.Episode Links:To learn more about Dr. O'Connell and the work she does visit Thrive Integrative MedicineFollow the Snowpeas Podcast on InstagramConnect with Zaneta on InstagramConntent with Dr. Mandanas

Does summer feel too jam-packed for you? Is there not enough time and are you not getting enough sleep? You are not alone! The Snow Peas have summer FOMO and want to talk to you about it today. Episode Links:To learn more about Dr. O'Connell and the work she does visit Thrive Integrative MedicineFollow the Snowpeas Podcast on InstagramConnect with Zaneta on InstagramConntent with Dr. Mandanas