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Incremental Steps Podcast

Incremental Steps Podcast

By Christine & Stephanie

Two curious, smart women discuss the challenges of saving the environment while juggling career, family and health goals.
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Incremental Steps PodcastFeb 21, 2020

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Atlanta Making The News, Solar Energy Blues

Atlanta Making The News, Solar Energy Blues

Christine and Stephanie recount the madness of chaotic elections, the death of another Black man in Atlanta, our explorations into solar energy solutions, and, as always, what's going on in our gardens - including hummingbirds and foxes.

Jun 14, 202050:59
Activism Stamina & Solar Power

Activism Stamina & Solar Power

Stephanie and Christine talk about activism and how to have the stamina for sprints and marathons.  They also talk about their next environmental challenge looking at solar power from all angles including DIY.

Jun 08, 202055:39
Having the Courage to Stay in the Conversation

Having the Courage to Stay in the Conversation

Christine and Stephanie hit the pause button the regular environmental challenge agenda to reflect on the racial turmoil across the country and how we, as white women can show up for people of color in a way that is de-centered, and meaningful. How and when do you stay in conversation with other white people in order to continue the work of dismantling systemic racism? How do you make the practice of dismantling systemic racism similar to the practice of brushing your teeth?

PODCASTERS FOR JUSTICE CAMPAIGN

We are united to condemn the tragic murders of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor and many many others at the hands of police. This is a continuation of the systemic racism pervasive in our country since its inception and we are committed to standing against racism in all its forms.
We believe that to be silent is to be complicit.
We believe that Black lives matter.
We believe that Black lives are more important than property.
We believe that we have a responsibility to use our platforms to speak out against this injustice whenever and wherever we are witness to it.

If you are able, please consider giving to:

**George Floyd Memorial Fund: https://www.gofundme.com/f/georgefloydMinnesota Freedom Fund: https://minnesotafreedomfund.org/Black Visions Collective: https://www.blackvisionsmn.org/Campaign Zero: https://www.joincampaignzero.org/Black Lives Matter: https://www.Blacklivesmatter.comMinneapolis NAACP Branch: https://www.paypal.me/mplsnaacp4050B

Please also consider :

**Texting “Floyd” to 55156 to sign a petition a demand justice for George Floyd.

Signing up at Color of Change: https://colorofchange.org/ to be notified of more opportunities to take action.

May 31, 202001:03:58
Advocacy in Incremental Steps - Let's break this down.

Advocacy in Incremental Steps - Let's break this down.

Stephanie and Christine talk about activism that is important to them, sustainability, graduation, and more.

Join us of some incremental steps and conversation. 

May 25, 202055:54
Exploring the Outdoors with Patience, Kindness and Physical Distance

Exploring the Outdoors with Patience, Kindness and Physical Distance

In this episode, Christine and Stephanie take a step back to explore the need for rest and relaxation as we begin to open up the country again. How do we go on vacation while still respecting the environment and each other? How do we act in harmony with the communities/State Parks/National Parks we visit? Christine recommends some ways to follow legislation and stay engaged on issues we care about. Stephanie offers up a practice for cultivating patience.

May 17, 202041:49
Mothers' Day, Activism & Action

Mothers' Day, Activism & Action

This week Christine and Stephanie recount their Mother’s Day, while also calling the name of Maud Arbery and remembering (sort of) Julie Ward Howe and her vision of “Mothers’ Day”. They look at the national discourse around social distancing and returning to work. They talk about the systems in place that make the virus more dangerous for some communities than others and how to use activism and privilege to effect change.  This week’s challenge is composting and looking ahead the plan is to come back  next week with DIY solutions that are accessible to everyone.

May 11, 202059:15
Wait, What Day Is It? And a Reintroduction

Wait, What Day Is It? And a Reintroduction

Stephanie and Christine reintroduce themselves, talk about spring in GA, incremental steps to make a difference, self-care and scheduling.

May 04, 202046:34
Pandemic Ponderings

Pandemic Ponderings

In this episode, we take a look at the nature of trauma why we can’t remember what day it is. We pause to notice the changes – both good and bad – that quarantine life brought us. What incremental steps have we taken to manage in this environment and what to do we want to take with us when this is over?

Apr 28, 202057:34
Pandemics, Practices & Perks

Pandemics, Practices & Perks

Today we checked in and had a conversation about how it was going in the world of social distancing in regards to the environment, jobs, routines, bidets and poetry not porn.   We talked about self-care & challenges until the next time we chat.   Join us for some tea & conversation. 

Apr 21, 202053:11
Seeing The Good - Physically Distancing

Seeing The Good - Physically Distancing

In this episode Christine and Stephanie practice physical and social separation podcasting from home. They talk finding the silver linings in time spent in isolation. Christine reports that her eco-friendly laundry sheets were a hit and Stephanie has a successful test of ACV hair rinses and a new brand of shampoo bars. The next challenge is really leaning in to being a good steward of existing resources at home rather than go to the store.
Mar 30, 202049:05
Preparedness

Preparedness

Stephanie & Christine talk about the challenges of switches to more sustainable products, the outbreak of the Coronavirus and proactive herbal solutions to boost your immune system and more.
Mar 05, 202044:48
Art, Activism & Packaging

Art, Activism & Packaging

In this episode, Stephanie recounts a Valentine's Day Hazmat incidence. Christine has a minor meltdown over an art show she's participating in and we talk about art and activism. Steph and Christine simultaneously decry the polution of the fashion industry while fangirling over "Next in Fashion" on Netflix, and discuss the merits of mail order laundry detergent and wool dryer balls. Stephanie commits to reducing packaging for our planet and we talk about juggling it all. The next challenge is dishwashing products and bar soap shampoo.
Feb 21, 202043:53
02-02-2020 Whistle Pig Day!

02-02-2020 Whistle Pig Day!

Join us for a conversation on the way home from a hike! We're talking Spring, Whistle Pigs, Imbolc and more.  Christine shares her pride in seeing her daughter fight for trees and Stephanie reports on the relative merits of toothpaste tablets.  Laundry solutions are the next challenge. 

Feb 06, 202033:35
New Decade * New Rules
Jan 23, 202037:24