The Birth of Podcasting
Did you know podcasting has roots dating all the way back to the 1980s?
Audio talk show programs distributed in digital format, formerly referred to as audio blogs, are considered the be the foundation of the present day podcast. Podcasting began to really take off early in the new century with the introduction of broadband internet and portable audio playback devices. In 2005, Apple added podcasting to its iTunes platform, and later that year in July, the first People’s Choice Podcast Awards were introduced during the Podcast Expo.
As more and more people began to podcast, Podcast Godfather, Gary Leland, in collaboration with Dan Franks and Jared Easley, launched the Podcast Movement in 2014. The Podcast Movement is a conference for new and experienced podcasters to learn and collaborate. This event is still being held and continues to grow by the thousands each year.
Since more than 50 million Americans over the age of 12 listen to podcasts on a weekly basis, it’s no surprise these days to find a podcast on just about any topic you could possibly have an interest in! In fact, according to podcasthosting.org, there are presently over 1 million active podcasts to choose from and over 30 million podcast episodes!
You may listen to podcasts for a variety of reasons, but comedy, education, and news podcasts seem to be among the most popular content.
I like to listen to my favorite podcasts while working, driving, folding laundry, or doing yard work. Listening to podcasts not only helps keep my brain actively learning and growing but also helps me to stay focused and motivated!
I have compiled this list of my favorite podcasts for Total Wellness for You AND Your Environment touching on all things natural from around the world, some of my favorites, including clean beauty, wellness, self-improvement, motivation. sustainability, eco-friendliness, and ways to be less wasteful.
Clean and Green Beauty Podcasts
Clean and green beauty is one category that is near and dear to my heart since it is one of the main reasons I decided to start blogging.
I was completely horrified when I starting reading and listening to podcasts about the toxins in our everyday beauty, hygiene and cleaning products! I also felt so guilty for exposing my children to all of these chemicals and toxins. I had always been more inclined to use holistic and alternative natural remedies so I chose to begin reducing our toxin exposure by purchasing greener, non-toxic products or making my own.
This list of Clean and Green Beauty Podcasts include some of those who have been most influential in my journey!
The Toxin Terminator, Hosted by Aimee Carlson
I have to talk about this podcast first and foremost since it has majorly influenced my awakening on toxic beauty, health, and cleaning products. I think of Aimee as a mentor and have learned so much through her podcast. On The Toxin Terminator, Aimee and her esteemed guests explain hidden toxins in our everyday routines and explain how these toxins can affect your mind and body.
The Toxin Terminator is one of my most favorite podcasts so I am super excited to include Aimee in this post!
“Aimee Carlson is THE TOXIN TERMINATOR. She is the host of The Toxin Terminator podcast, a best-selling author, and featured expert guest on numerous podcasts and summits. Aimee has spent the last 7 years removing hidden toxins from her own home to be free of chronic disease and has helped hundreds do the same. Through her podcast, she has had access to some of the top doctors, healers, experts, and industry leaders in the natural health and wellness field. Aimee’s passion is giving hope to those who are still suffering, getting no relief from traditional medicine, and ready to take control by detoxing and cleansing their health and environment.”
The Toxin Terminator is available on Spotify, Apple, Google, Castbox and Podflow.
Check out Aimee’s Blog and find her on Instagram, YouTube, or on Facebook at The Toxin Free Lifestyle.
Clean It Up Podcast, Hosted by Jess and Julie
Jess and Julie are two twenty-something best friends who have obsessively researched, adopted, and adapted to clean beauty and sustainable living so much that they decided to start taking notes and share their experiences with others. They graduated college together with a Chemistry and Biology degree, respectively, and dove head-first into figuring out how to eliminate plastic and toxic chemicals from their routines and minimizing waste as much as possible along the way.
Each week on Clean It Up podcast, Jess and Julie explore a specific lifestyle topic – from non-toxic beauty to sustainability at home and on the go – and they dive deep into how it might be made better, cleaner, less toxic, more sustainable, even waste-free. They discuss product switches or newly-developed habits they’ve tried and hilarious fails they wouldn’t recommend to a friend. Jess and Julie are constantly learning and trying new things in this realm and want to continue to share their wealth of information with anyone who has a shared passion or budding interest in being more sustainable or non-toxic!
You can download or stream new episodes of the Clean It Up Podcast every Monday on Apple, Spotify and all other major podcasting platforms.
And don’t forget to follow the Clean It Up Podcast on Instagram and Twitter!
Clean Beauty Podcast, Hosted by Cassandra McClure
The Clean Beauty Podcast is hosted by clean beauty artist turned entrepreneur Cassandra McClure. Cassandra is also the created of Lash Binder and founder of Clean Beauty Con, Retreat and KIT.
The Clean Beauty Podcast is available on all of your favorite podcast platforms!
And don’t forget to follow the Clean Beauty Podcast on Instagram!
Total Wellness, Self-Improvement, and Motivational Podcasts
Total Wellness comes from a combination of various aspects of your life. It’s difficult to maintain happiness in your home and work life if you are struggling with negativity, lack of motivation or inspiration, and unproductivity. Here are a few podcasts to help you maintain a positive outlook, stop that negative self-talk, and be more productive to improve your overall happiness and total wellness.
Style Your Life, Hosted by Erin Moody and Michelle Arguello
Erin and Michelle are two best friends who know life can be overwhelming and sometimes the odds can seem stacked against you.
On Style Your Life, Erin and Michelle talk about ways to style your life by pursuing personal growth and maintaining a positive outlook and how this can make a HUGE impact on your life! They strive to encourage and enlighten while providing proof that you have the power to change and the ability to overcome anything! Small changes over time lead to BIG results!
Style Your Life Podcast is available on all major podcasting platforms including Apple, Stitcher, Spotify and Alexa.
Follow Style Your Life Podcast on Instagram too!
The Positive Side Podcast, Hosted by Jeremy Todd
Jeremy Todd delivers million-dollar motivation, inspiration, and success strategies for the entrepreneur, manager, business owner, and salesperson. Learn to overcome fear, failure, and adversity by developing a new and positive mindset.
I enjoy listening to The Positive Side Podcast quite frequently and not just because Jeremy is a childhood friend! Catch positivity and productivity tips and guest interviews, all with a comedic twist!
The Positive Side Podcast is available on any of your favorite podcasting platforms including Stitcher, Apple, Spotify, and more!
And head over to The Positive Side’s website to check out Jeremy’s life-changing coaching programs, sign up for Monday motivation emails, and browse his amazing network of Mindset Change Makers.
Swing on over to The Positive Side Podcast on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and Twitter too!
Pursuing the Happy, Hosted by Hedy Zhou
Got that go-getter mindset and ambition within you? Love all things creative?
Pursuing the Happy, hosted by Hedy from Happily, Hedy is a lifestyle podcast that delves into self-care, mindset, living green, style, and more. Join Hedy every episode for simple and effective tips to pursue your best life and live happy, along with feature interviews of inspiring people pursuing their happiness.
You can find Pursing the Happy on Achor podcasts.
Check out Hedy’s blog and follow her on Instagram, Pinterest, and Twitter.
Burned Out, Hosted by Nicole Viveiros
Nicole founded this podcast during quarantine in March 2020 to help others know they are not alone in feeling burned out. On Burned Out, you will not only find a supportive space of encouragement but also get tips and tricks on avoiding burn out and being more productive. Nicole hopes to grow her Burned Out movement to eventually include courses for self-improvement and time-management.
Burned Out is one of my favorite podcasts to listen to!
Burned Out is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major podcast platforms.
Eco-friendly, Sustainable, and Zero-Waste Podcasts
The number of Eco-friendly, Sustainable, and Zero-Waste Podcasts is rapidly growing! A healthy environment is ESSENTIAL to the total wellness of your body and mind!
Whether you are looking for education, inspiration, or tips for being more sustainable and less wasteful, tune in for advice from people and companies making an environmental impact all across the world!
The Ethical Conversations Podcast, Hosted by Jess Rigg
Jess Rigg is a 19-year-old blogger, Instagrammer, and podcast host from England who focuses on ethical fashion, responsible travel, and low-impact living.
If you’re looking to live a more sustainable life, this is the podcast for you! The podcast was founded during the 2020 pandemic and focuses on everything sustainable, eco & ethical. Covering topics from slow fashion to affordable veganism to consumerism, it aims to be an accessible and non-judgemental space for people to learn about issues affecting our planet. It’s released weekly on Fridays and each episode features a new guest to chat too.
The Ethical Conversations Podcast can be found on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
You can also find both Jess and The Ethical Conversations Podcast on Instagram.
A Greener Me, Hosted by Lucy Warren
A Greener Me is a down-to-earth podcast documenting Lucy’s journey to becoming more environmentally friendly. Each week, Lucy set challenges, presents facts, and introduces some fantastic zero-waste and eco-friendly products she has discovered along her journey.
You can find A Greener Me podcast here and follow on Instagram.
The Environmental Podcast, Hosted by Aaron Chakraborty and Alicia Aikens
The Environmental Podcast is about the widespread cultural and environmental issues of modernity, explored through art, history, pop culture, and ideas for a better society.
Check out The Environmental Podcast on Soundcloud, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify.
Follow The Environmental on Instagram.
Sustainability 101 Podcast
The Sustainability 101 podcast brings you tips from around the world on being more sustainable. Sustainability 101 was started by a group of friends who are interested in taking initiatives for bringing about the sustainability revolution with information and insights from the world’s most inspiring eco-friendly change-makers. The vision behind this podcast is to encourage you to “Think Sustainably, and Act Responsibly!”
The Sustainability 101 Podcast can be found on most podcast platforms including Google, Spotify, Apple, and Anchor.
Climate Queens Podcast, Hosted by Kate and Clodagh
“Clodagh & Katie (aka the climate queens) met in 2017 while volunteering in the environmental sector in Dublin, Ireland, and became fast friends! They were constantly exchanging ideas on books to read, actions to take, and regularly brainstorming creative solutions for our planet. As both of them were avid podcast listeners, they soon realized that there was a gap in the podcast-sphere for an easy-listening, approachable and relatively short podcast on the environment, that they could easily consume on their commute. They were looking for the hard-hitting facts with positive solutions and decided to create the exact thing they are looking for. Climate Queens launched their first episode around fast fashion and the environment in April 2019 as part of fashion revolution week.
CLIMATE QUEENS is a monthly podcast series aiming to raise awareness about the effect that we, as humans, are having on our shared planet and what we can do about it. The changing climate is a vast subject and can be very overwhelming at the best of times, but through sincere chats and numerous cups of tea & coffee, these two Irish gals are breaking down the facts and providing easy, everyday solutions for their listeners to take action for both people and the planet.
Join Katie & Clodagh on the last Friday of every month, where they will be covering everything from global warming, fast fashion, the minefield that is recycling, and everything in between!”
You can find the Climate Queens Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Stitcher.
And don’t forget to follow the Climate Queens on Instagram and say hello!
Positively Green Podcast, Hosted by Kelsey Jorissen Olesen and Becca Tetzlaff
Positively Green Podcast was started in 2018 by Kelsey and Becca, a couple of sustainable-living ladies who believe in the ethical treatment of the earth, the positive power of collaboration, and the impact we, as consumers, can make. With each episode, Kelsey and Becca hope to educate and empower others to live greener lives. They cover a wide range of eco-friendly topics including sustainability tips, holistic living, clean and natural beauty, eco-fashion and so much more!
Positively Green Podcast can be found on iTunes, Spotify, and Libsyn.
Head over to Instagram and follow the Positively Green Podcast too!
Plentiful Lands, Hosted by Naomi Bosch
Naomi Bosch is an agricultural sciences student and passionate nature-lover. She also truly enjoys writing and being able to combine her expertise in science & farming along with her personal experience of trying to live a balanced, fulfilled & eco-friendly life.
Naomi started her blog Plentiful Lands in 2019 and the podcast earlier this year. Through the blog & podcast, she hopes to spread ideas for regenerating farming, people & nature. Naomi envisions a future in which life in harmony and abundance is possible for everyone on our planet!
When she’s not busy with her studies or blog, she loves spending time in nature, chatting with friends over a good cup of coffee, reading, cooking, and listening to podcasts.
Plentiful Lands podcast can be found on Anchor and Spotify.
Plentiful Lands is also on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
Sustainable Minimalists, Hosted by Stephanie Seferian
Stephanie started her podcast shortly after becoming a mom in 2017. She found herself overwhelmed by the sheer amount of STUFF her infant daughter “needed”. Stephanie began to question that “need” and face serious personal questions regarding consumerism too. She searched for a space online for mothers wanting to declutter in an eco-friendly way but was unable to find others speaking about sustainable minimalism so she created the space she was seeking for other mothers.
The Sustainable Minimalists podcast focuses on small, deliberate actions we can all take to improve the health of the planet. Through her podcast, Stephanie hopes to inspire greener living and show her audience that being more sustainable doesn’t have to be difficult!
When she’s not podcasting, Stephanie enjoys running, reading a good book, or spending time with her husband, two daughters and yellow Lab.
You can find Sustainable Minimalists on any of your favorite podcasting platforms as well as on Facebook and Instagram.
The Age of Plastic, Hosted by Andrea Fox
The Age of Plastic is an environmental podcast about how to try to live plastic-free, speaking to campaigners, filmmakers, authors, and plastic-free business owners who are doing things more sustainably.
The host of The Age of Plastic, Andrea Fox, is a broadcaster and voiceover artist. She started this podcast to learn what she can do to help halt climate change and to help others learn as well.
The Age of Plastic podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, and Podflow.
Follow the Age of Plastic podcast on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
Confessions of an Eco-Worrier, Hosted by Mac and Becky
In 2019, Mac and Becky began their podcast, Confessions of an Eco-Worrier, after meeting through a mutual friend’s group challenge for women to reduce their consumption and discovering their similar backgrounds and like-minded, eco-friendly ideals.
Confessions of an Eco-Worrier is a podcast exploring the possibilities, challenges, and contradictions of trying to reduce our impact on the planet. This podcast introduces tips for caring for the environment while acknowledging our eco-fails and eco-guilt in a fun way! Mac and Becky hope to inspire others to make their own environmentally-friendly changes.
Check out Confessions of an Eco-Worrier on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Podbean.
You can also follow Confessions of an Eco-Worrier on Instagram.
Casually Green, Hosted By Shannon and Sammie
Casually Green is a podcast about all things health and wellness. Shannon and Sammie share their experiences and speak with professionals on complementary and alternative medicine, plant-based eating, mental health, and share tips for better environmental consciousness.
Shannon and Sammie, friends for 12 years, began Casually Green in early 2020 in hopes of starting a creative project with a positive impact on the world. Since Sammie is a pediatric registered nurse and Shannon is a board-certified music therapist, they also share song recommendations every week to incorporate their passion for music. Their goal is to make environmentalism and a healthy lifestyle accessible and attainable for everyone.
Casually Green can be found on Spotify, Stitcher, and Apple Podcasts.
Follow Casually Green on Instagram!
Zero-Waste Life Hacks Podcast, Hosted by Sofia Ratcovich and Michelle Sinclair
Sofia and Michelle describe ZERO-WASTE LIFE HACKS as a podcast “geared towards showing listeners simple solutions to some pretty big problems without all of the gloom and doom.” They want to show their listeners that there are many easy things we can all do to live more sustainability and feel good about our actions. It’s all about being practical and continuously inspiring each other.
Through their podcast, Sofia and Michelle hope to help you gain knowledge and an understanding of how our daily purchases and ultimately the stuff we throw out can become ZERO-WASTE opportunities instead. Each episode will tackle one item used daily, giving you facts about its global impact and how you, yes even you, can change your daily habits to become a ZERO-WASTE LIFE HACKER!
SOFIA RATCOVICH is a climate activist and founder of the boutique consulting company, Zero Waste Co. She works with her clients to develop and implement sustainability initiatives for special events with the goal of maximizing the efficiency of all operations and minimizing waste. Sofia has trained to be a Speaker for the Surfrider Foundation Rise Above Plastics Program, is an Ambassador with the 5 Gyres and recently completed training as a Climate Reality Leader with former VP Al Gore. Sofia is a mother of 3 and enjoys taking trips to the beach whenever possible.
Michelle Sinclair is a DJ and Music Blogger who is inspired by Sofia’s minimal daily habits towards zero waste living. “I am amazed that Sofia has a household of 4 people and throws away one tiny bag of trash. I want to know more about how she does that!.” Sofia is inspired by Michelle’s ability as a DJ to transform the vibe of a room through her music selection. Together, these longtime friends combined their knowledge and personal connections to create a fun and educational podcast for even the laziest of environmentalists.
This amazing podcast is available on iTunes, Spotify, and Google.
Find the Zero-Wate Life Hacks on Instagram too!
Sustainability School, Hosted by Kaisa Kangro and Kai Auger
Sustainability School is a podcast helping to amplify the voices of sustainability and climate change.
Kaisa and Kai began this podcast in 2019 to bring more attention to all of the amazing people and organizations implementing new and innovative solutions to become more sustainable. by producing zero-waste packaging, maintaining sustainable cities, and making reusable swaps for a more eco-friendly lifestyle.
“Today, one in ten people on the planet live in a region that’s declared a climate emergency. Climate change is accelerating and we need to take urgent action. But where do we start? Why is it happening and what can we do today to make a difference?” Kaisa and Kai connect with sustainability experts and scientists to provide answers to these questions in their podcasts as well as provide some useful and researched sustainable lifestyle ideas and tips.
Sustainability School is on Apple Podcasts, Google, and Pocketcast.
Join their online, sustainability-focused community for Sustainability School and follow them on Facebook and Instagram.
Sustainability Champions, Hosted by Daniel Hartz
Daniel started Sustainability Champions in January 2019 when he realized we need to put more attention on sustainability champions who are working hard to save protect and heal the planet. The goal of Sustainability Champions is to give people optimism about the environment and the solutions currently being implemented around the globe.
You can find Daniel’s podcast, Sustainability Champions, on all major podcasting platforms including Apple and Spotify.
And don’t forget to head over and follow Sustainability Champions on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
Eco-Fashion Frenzy For Kids, Hosted by Sienna Salcedo
Eco-Fashion Frenzy is an earth-friendly fashion podcast for kids. Sienna shares the latest fashion news, trends, history, and ideas as well as interviews with industry leaders. Save the earth fashionably!
Sienna has been an avid fashion-lover since the age of four! She is a podcaster and founder of her own brand, Sienna Styles, and is currently working on creating her own online store.
My little fashionistas love listening to Sienna on Eco-Fashion Frenzy!
You can find Sienna's podcast on all major podcasting platforms.
Follow Eco-Fashion Frenzy for Kids on Instagram.
Sustainability Of: Podcast
Sustainability Of is a podcast with weekly episodes interviewing people who work for sustainable brands or just live a very environmentally conscious lifestyle. They have had a wide range of prestigious guests including the founder of Sylven NY, Co-Founder of by Humankind, Scéona from Scéona Jewelry, and different podcasters.
New episodes of Sustainability Of: are released every Wednesday at 12AM PST on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
Catch up with Sustainability Of on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!
This is just a short list of podcasts I have discovered…I am sure there are so many more out there!!!
Drop my a comment with your favorite podcasts (any genre)! I am always looking for new and interesting podcasts to try!
When I started drafting this piece a couple of months ago, I had reached out to quite a few podcasters.
I originally wanted to have a huge, all-encompassing list of all wellness and eco-friendly podcasts in one place, but as the post developed, I made the decision to switch gears and solely focus on those podcasters who took the time to respond to my messages and submit their information.
I spent a painstaking amount of time putting this post together, adding and checking links, and adding photos to help show my appreciation for these podcasters and their time!
I am happy to highlight these podcasts, especially since I personally listen to quite a few of the ones included on this list!
Sending MUCH LOVE to all of you who participated!
To learn more about how to live a more eco-friendly lifestyle, Check out 10 BOOKS & PODCASTS TO HELP YOU LIVE MORE SUSTAINABLY.
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What a great list! thanks so much for taking the time to do this. i can’t wait to start listening to them to find my favorites too
Thank you Chris! Definitely check them out! I have quite a few favorites on this list so I am a little biased! 🙂
Hi There, i was reaDing a bloG And noticed an error. “The ENVIRONMENTAL podcast” is hosted by ALicia Aikens Too, not just Aaron Chakraborty.
Thank you so much for mentioning that! I have added Alicia to the post too!
Thank you, dear, for including my podcast! So honoured to see Plentiful Lands in the list 🙂 And excited to discover more amazing podcasters & change-makers, there’a always more to learn! 😃
Thanks Naomi! I am so appreciative of you taking the time to participate!