The Wise Consumer
The Wise Consumer
Madeleine Wisecup
Is it possible to live an eco-friendly lifestyle when you're on a budget? Is it normal to have a painful period? How do I know if my skincare products are “safe”? What foods should I eat to support my hormones? How can I reduce my exposure to harmful chemicals? Welcome to The Wise Consumer podcast with Madeleine Wisecup! The show that answers all these questions and more! With the help of the experts -- I am talking scientists, toxicologists, endocrinologists, cosmetic chemists -- you’ll get knowledge and know-how to your most pressing health concerns and sustainability questions, straight from the source. This is a space where I, Madeleine, do the heavy lifting so you don’t have to - a space where you can incrementally evolve, live a more mindful life and do good for yourself, your family and the planet in the process. This is where we can let it all hang out (TMI is most welcome!) with like-minded warriors and women wanting to nourish our bodies and grow gradually without comparison or conditions. Join me every week as we explore mindful and healthy living tips, tricks and takeaways to create the kind of slower, sustainable life you’ve been craving. This is our space, our corner of the world where we feel good to do good. Together. Subscribe wherever you get your podcast and make sure to connect with me at http://www.thewiseconsumer.com and on instagram @thewiseconsumer
5 Simple Ways to Reduce Food Waste & Live More Sustainably with The Zero-Waste Chef
Do you ever look at your trash at the end of the week and feel a bit guilty because of all the plastic packaging and food waste you created? Looking for simple tricks, tips, and ideas on how you might be able to reduce your food waste and single-use packaging without feeling overwhelmed? If you answered yes to any of these questions then you'll absolutely want to tune-in to my conversation with cookbook author, blogger, fermenter and sourdough baker Anne-Marie Bonneau, The Zero-Waste Chef.
Oct 20, 2021
59 min
Brain Health 101: How Nutrition and Lifestyle Can Improve Brain Health & Why it Matters
Join me as I explore how best to nourish, protect, and support your brain's health with Dr. Annie Fenn, founder of The Brain Health Kitchen.
Oct 6, 2021
1 hr 3 min
4 Big Reasons Food Advocate, Bettina Siegel, Believes it's Challenging to Feed Our Kids Healthier, Unprocessed Foods
If you’re a parent or soon-to-be parent looking for tools, insight, and tips on how to feed your kids more healthfully in this highly processed world or simply interested in food policy and nutrition, then you’re going to love this conversation with children's food advocate and author of "Kid Food: The Challenges of Feeding Children in a Highly Processed World," Bettina Siegel!
Sep 29, 2021
57 min
How One “Crazy” Dream Led This Entrepreneur To Create a Socially-Conscious Beauty Brand to Empower Indigenous Youth
Meet Jenn Harper, an Anishinaabe-Canadian and the founder of Cheekbone Beauty, a socially conscious cosmetic brand that empowers and brings hope to indigenous youth.  We covered a lot of ground in this conversation -- from Jenn’s challenges with addiction, her grandmother's traumatic experience in the Residential School System, and the impact of intergenerational trauma, to creating a socially-conscious cosmetic brand that empowers and brings hope to the next generation of Indigenous youth.
Sep 22, 2021
55 min
PFAS 101: What are PFAS, are they harmful, and can we avoid them?
What are PFAS chemicals? Are they harmful? And if so, what actions can we take to reduce our exposure to theses “forever” chemicals? Here to answer some of these questions, is Mike Schade, the Campaign Director for Mind the Store. Mind the store, a program of Toxic-Free Future, challenges the nation's leading retailers to transform the marketplace away from hazardous chemicals, such as PFAS, toxic flame retardants, phthalates, and others, towards safer alternatives.
Sep 15, 2021
58 min
How To Optimize Hormone Health: Why Period Blood Color Matters, Cycle Syncing, and Improving Egg Quality
In this episode we're exploring the ins and out of hormone health with The Period Guru herself, Jenna Longoria -- a board certified functional nutrition practitioner who specializes in women's hormones. If you’ve ever wondered what your period blood color means or why it matters, how to cycle sync, the importance of ovulation, or struggle with hormonal imbalances such as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), then this is an episode you don’t want to miss.
Sep 8, 2021
52 min
5 Super Simple Guilt-Free Zero-Waste Living Tips with Kathryn Kellogg
Ready to take the guilt out of zero-waste living? Looking for simple eco-friendly lifestyle tips you can implement today? Here to share practical, guilt-free zero-waste living tips and to debunk some of the most common myths surrounding zero-waste living is Kathryn Kellogg the founder of Going Zero-Waste -- a lifestyle website dedicated to helping others live a healthier and more sustainable life. The Wise Consumer Show Notes: www.thewiseconsumer.com/zero-waste-living-tips-with-kathryn-kellogg
Sep 1, 2021
59 min
Nutrition 101: Why Your Body Needs Protein & Carbs!
Do you ever feel as though nutrition is confusing? I know I do. I feel like we're constantly being bombarded with new diets and trends -- keto, intermittent fasting, macro diet...who can keep up?! Between that, and  everything else we've got going on in our lives, it's no surprise that most of us end up feeling a bit perplexed. How much daily protein do we actually need? Should we be avoiding carbs? Is there such a thing as "bad" carbs? Here to help clear up some of the confusion is Kathleen Robins, RDN.
May 23, 2021
53 min
5 Simple Ways To Make Your Business More Sustainable
Creating an environmentally sustainable business can be really daunting! Oftentimes leading to questions such as: Can I afford to purchase sustainable materials? Do I need to get certified by third party organizations? What if I am just starting out, where do I start? And so on! To help answer some of these questions I invited Shannon Kenny, a Sustainable Business Consultant and founder of Mama Eco, onto the podcast to chat with us!
Mar 24, 2021
56 min
Why Gut Health Matters When It Comes to Supporting Hormones & Fertility
I’ve been fascinated by gut health for a few years now. And, while still a relatively new field of research, the current findings on how the microorganisms found in our gut, also known as gut microbiota, can influence and affect our health, just amazes me! But, what I didn’t know until recently was just how important our gut health was when it came to supporting our hormones and fertility! Here to explore the topic in more detail with us is The Fertility Dietician, Brooke Boskovich, MS, RD, LD.
Mar 17, 2021
1 hr
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