Ok. We've been neglecting you, but for good reason! We have moved and merged and amped up our game in a BIG way... Joined forces with PonderRosa Studios to become GD PonderRosa Studios. Our new studio is built within this amazing professional recording studio, and yes, we are doing it ALL now people. Podcast production, music production, video production, digital media production, live streaming events, live events, weekend workshops, retreats (even record and retreat packages!)... seriously fun...
Dec 13, 2019•34 min•Season 12Ep. 8
Change ain't always easy, but according to these green divas, it is definitely worth it. GD Meg and Weenie Greenie Julie Bond Genovese share, ramble and giggle about transformation -- what it has meant for them personally, ways to get through it, and why change is a good thing. Please check out our TikTok @official_greendivas ; of course follow us on instagram @TheGreenDivas ; FaceBook @GreenDivas ; and YouTube...
Oct 03, 2019•32 min•Season 2Ep. 7
If you love traveling green and want to visit some of the most beautiful and important natural landscapes in the world, you will want to make sure western Ireland is on your travel bucket list. It's definitely on ours! The Burren region of western Ireland is now a UNESCO global and european designated Geopark. Our travelin' green diva Raquel Noboa talks about the eco-tourism network that helps to make the Burren one of the best natural destinations in the world. We need more organizations like t...
Sep 26, 2019•10 min•Season 3Ep. 3
For most people the idea of death and preparing for it seems a morbid bummer, but it is a reality for everyone. no, really. no one gets out of here alive, right? So, if you are concerned for the environment and our climate crisis while living, you may want to consider how you want to go and make sure to let your family know what you want. There are people who are working hard to get the word out about more eco-friendly burial options. We talked to a few of them, and they are anything but gloomy!...
Sep 17, 2019•30 min•Season 12Ep. 7
We actually recorded this pilot way back in June! Oddly enough, this allergy season is STILL plaguing so many in August, so it is still (and always) relevant! We are so thrilled to introduce this excellent new podcast series to our GD family of podcasts. Please check out our TikTok @official_greendivas ; of course follow us on instagram @TheGreenDivas ; FaceBook @GreenDivas ; and YouTube...
Aug 13, 2019•25 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Raquel Novoa is on a mission to make the hospitality industry in western Ireland greener. As an ecotourism management consultant, she has set out to abolish single-use condiment "sachets" or packets in restaurants, hotels and anywhere these little bits of landfill filler can be found. Yes, she's starting with Ireland, but we say, why not do it around the globe? Listen to learn why this is something we need to do. Please check out our TikTok @official_greendivas ; of course follow us on instagram...
Jul 25, 2019•15 min•Season 3Ep. 2
We've done many shows on this topic and there are an endless amount of important facts that cannot be repeated enough... until we get the message of course. Some stunning facts and a lot of useful information in this one. Please listen, like and share! Please check out our TikTok @official_greendivas ; of course follow us on instagram @TheGreenDivas ; FaceBook @GreenDivas ; and YouTube...
Jul 18, 2019•32 min•Season 12Ep. 6
We love catching up with perhaps the original green dude, Ed Begley! Green Diva Meg chats with Ed about how well his amazing super sustainable house and all it's green tech is running, his latest TV projects and his involvement with Tree People and their fun summer Once Upon a Canyon series. Great organization helping LA mitigate the challenges of climate change and be a greener more resilient city. All cities need organizations like this one (if they don't have them already). Please check out o...
Jul 10, 2019•13 min•Season 12Ep. 1
Nice to be back to this series! GD Meg chatted with Ylva Williams about raising free-range kids in a natural home environment. She offers great tips for making it easy and fun -- from keeping toxins out of the house and toys to growing organic food in the yard. Of course they have chickens and own a very cool biodynamic baby food company. Please check out our TikTok @official_greendivas ; of course follow us on instagram @TheGreenDivas ; FaceBook @GreenDivas ; and YouTube...
Jun 27, 2019•16 min•Season 3Ep. 1
Yay! So happy to be doing these Travelin' GDs podcasts again. You'll love this one, if nothing else than to listen to Raquel Noboa's fabulous Spanish/Irish accent! She talks about her eco-travel consulting business and why things are getting greener in the hospitality industry. Listen, enjoy, share and stay tuned because we have lots more of these coming! Please check out our TikTok @official_greendivas ; of course follow us on instagram @TheGreenDivas ; FaceBook @GreenDivas ; and YouTube...
Jun 24, 2019•14 min•Season 3Ep. 1
In a lot of parts of the northern tier of the United States, it has not been a good year for tomatoes...so far. We never know what Mother Nature has in store, especially in the era of climate crisis, but that doesn't stop people from planting their Brandywines, Cherokee Purples, Wisconsin 55s and Green Zebras. Mike and Peggy talk to two nationally recognized tomato breeders-- Craig LeHoullier , author of Epic Tomatoes: How to Select and Grow the Best Varieties of All Time, and Keith Mueller , wh...
Jun 21, 2019•30 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Anxiety is a modern plague. It impacts nearly everyone on some level, and many of us don't even know we are dealing with it. It manifests in so many not-obvious ways, and at times it can be completely paralyzing. Whether you are someone who has vast intimate knowledge of the sensation of anxiety or someone who has had only a glancing blow with it, this podcast has some great strategies to help when anxiety hits. SPECIAL GUIDED MEDITATION: @ 25:30 into the podcast there is an excellent guided med...
Jun 11, 2019•34 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Most agree we are facing a climate crisis. So, how do we adapt? How are cities, communities and corporations incorporating the new climate reality into their planning and bottom lines. Hear from experts Andrew Winston, Joshua Proudfoot and Dayna Reggero, and learn how pigeons are helping the city of London learn more about climate change and plan accordingly. Please check out our TikTok @official_greendivas ; of course follow us on instagram @TheGreenDivas ; FaceBook @GreenDivas ; and YouTube...
May 30, 2019•26 min•Season 12Ep. 5
Dan Protess is writer and producer of the WTTW (PBS) series Urban Nature, which is now in its second online season. It explores the often invisible natural world of major cities in America. One of his episodes is about Dave Odd, owner of Odd Produce, a company that provides foraged edibles to fancy restaurants from...well, wherever they can find them. Both of them join Mike and Peggy in this podcast. Please check out our TikTok @official_greendivas ; of course follow us on instagram @TheGreenDiv...
May 22, 2019•32 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Are you paying attention to signs and messages from spirit? Whatever you call it -- your higher self, the universe, God, Goddess, angels, guides, spirits of loved ones -- when we pay attention, there are all kinds of signs and messages designed to help us along the way. Listen to this episode to hear how GD Meg & Julie Bond Genovese tune in and get helpful spiritual messages. Please check out our TikTok @official_greendivas ; of course follow us on instagram @TheGreenDivas ; FaceBook @GreenD...
May 10, 2019•32 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Yes, every day SHOULD be earth day, but earth day is a great way to highlight important issues and celebrate our eco-heroes. This show is packed with great information about this earth day's theme, which is about species extinctions and wildlife conservation. GDs Meg & Max talk about their eco-heroes and also offer some great ways to celebrate earth day without being a consumer. Who is your eco-hero? Let us know - #ThanksAGDMillion Please check out our TikTok @official_greendivas ; of course...
Apr 20, 2019•32 min•Season 12Ep. 4
The Green New Deal recently proposed by new congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and senator Ed Markey may become the rallying cry and theme for the democratic party... or anyone concerned about climate change, healthcare, fair wages, infrastructure and general social justice. It may seem like an overwhelming proposal, but many feel that the general concept could work. It may require a political miracle, but hey, crazy political things seem to happen every day! GDs Meg & Wayne got to meet ...
Apr 08, 2019•27 min•Season 2Ep. 1
It's hard not to get disturbed if you take in ANY news these days. It feels like we are in a particularly polarized time. How to stay centered... GD Meg and Weenie Greenie Julie have some wonderful ways that they use to try and get centered despite this crazy world we live in. Don't miss WG Julie's fantastic centering exercise about halfway through! Please check out our TikTok @official_greendivas ; of course follow us on instagram @TheGreenDivas ; FaceBook @GreenDivas ; and YouTube...
Apr 04, 2019•32 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Chef Jason Hammel was a pioneer in bringing the farm to table movement to Chicago twenty years ago at his Lula Cafe in the Logan Square neighborhood. He just received the Chef of the Year Award at Chicago's Good Food EXPO, and is a 2019 James Beard Award nominee in the category of best chef/Great Lakes Region. He joins Mike Nowak and Peggy Malecki in studio to talk about what it means to have a "farm dinner" in an urban restaurant. Please check out our TikTok @official_greendivas ; of course fol...
Apr 02, 2019•29 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Interesting and informative conversation with Dr. Karen S. Lee about the Keto diet. She helps us understand exactly what it is and how even vegetarians and vegans might be able to do it. Her latest book is Keto Cooking with Your Instant Pot: Recipes for Fast and Flavorful Ketogenic Meals . Please check out our TikTok @official_greendivas ; of course follow us on instagram @TheGreenDivas ; FaceBook @GreenDivas ; and YouTube...
Mar 21, 2019•17 min
Kids are worried about their future. And they should be. Older generations have pretty much broken our climate. But young people are stepping up and they are loud and clear. From Juliana v. US Gov to #FridaysForFuture, young people around the globe are fighting for a sustainable future for themselves and generations to come. It's cause for hope. Listen, learn and please share the good news... Please check out our TikTok @official_greendivas ; of course follow us on instagram @TheGreenDivas ; Fac...
Mar 14, 2019•24 min•Season 12Ep. 3
Yes, there are two of them, but don't be fooled. "The Wisconsin Vegetable Gardener" is singular, and in more than one sense of that word. They're creating a media empire around teaching folks in their state--and many others--how to grow their own food. Holly and Joey Baird tell Mike and Peggy that gardeners should prepare for this year's growing season by looking at new challenges and even examining what went wrong last year. Please check out our TikTok @official_greendivas ; of course follow us...
Mar 12, 2019•27 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Prayer is certainly not confined to a strict religious practice. GD Meg and WG Julie talk about their varied experiences with different types of prayer, and why we should all try it, no matter what you believe in. Interesting conversation. Please check out our TikTok @official_greendivas ; of course follow us on instagram @TheGreenDivas ; FaceBook @GreenDivas ; and YouTube...
Mar 01, 2019•38 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Is gardening in the ground overrated? That's not exactly what Joel Karsten is saying in his new book, Straw Bale Solutions , but he does offer a "Plan B" if you have nasty soil...or none at all! Half a million people have started growing veggies and ornamental plants in straw bales since he started promoting his technique about a decade ago. Listen to Mike and Peggy's conversation with Joel and see if it's right for you. Please check out our TikTok @official_greendivas ; of course follow us on i...
Feb 28, 2019•24 min•Season 2Ep. 4
With all the dire news about climate change acceleration and tipping points being tipped, are we doomed or can technology help to save us? Will we all be driving electric cars in the foreseeable future? Will we be able to create safer, more renewable energy to power them? From giant CO2-sucking air filters to large-scale ocean trash bins, some humans are finding creative solutions. Please check out our TikTok @official_greendivas ; of course follow us on instagram @TheGreenDivas ; FaceBook @Gree...
Feb 25, 2019•29 min•Season 12Ep. 2
Mike and Peggy talk seed starting and swapping with Lisa Hilgenberg from the Chicago Botanic Garden. In her role as horticulturist for the Regenstein Fruit and Vegetable Garden, she is responsible for growing 50,000 plants and keeping them healthy for the more than one million people who visit CBG each year. No pressure at all. Please check out our TikTok @official_greendivas ; of course follow us on instagram @TheGreenDivas ; FaceBook @GreenDivas ; and YouTube...
Feb 16, 2019•30 min•Season 2Ep. 2
With Valentine's Day looming large, GD Meg and Weenie Greenie Julie wanted to share their experience of real love, and it isn't always like a fairy tale! Kahlil Gibran nailed it with his description of love in his book The Prophet, and GD Meg reads it for us. If you want or need to be inspired to find love within and without, hoping you will listen to this great episode. Please check out our TikTok @official_greendivas ; of course follow us on instagram @TheGreenDivas ; FaceBook @GreenDivas ; an...
Feb 12, 2019•30 min•Season 2Ep. 2
In this episode John Platt talks about what is coming up in the year ahead for wildlife around the globe. The experts predict three major threats, but of course the news isn't all bad. Please listen, enjoy and share! Please check out our TikTok @official_greendivas ; of course follow us on instagram @TheGreenDivas ; FaceBook @GreenDivas ; and YouTube...
Feb 07, 2019•10 min
Yes climate depression, climate anxiety and climate denial are all legit problems right now. The answer could be eco-therapy. Hear from Dr. Ed O'Malley, who specializes in eco-therapy; Rolly Montpelier, founder of Below 2C; and actress, activist and author of Running with Nature, Mariel Hemingway. Please check out our TikTok @official_greendivas ; of course follow us on instagram @TheGreenDivas ; FaceBook @GreenDivas ; and YouTube...
Jan 31, 2019•32 min•Season 12Ep. 1
Even if you know about Community Supported Agriculture, or CSAs, you might not be aware that there is something called Community Supported Fisheries, or CSFs. One of them is Sitka Salmon Shares. CEO Nicolaas Mink explains how they are working to keep ocean fishing sustainable, and he reveals some things you probably should know about the fish you're buying now. Please check out our TikTok @official_greendivas ; of course follow us on instagram @TheGreenDivas ; FaceBook @GreenDivas ; and YouTube...
Jan 28, 2019•30 min•Season 2Ep. 1
