Kamea Chayne, founder and host of the 'Green Dreamer' podcast, on finding fulfillment as an eco-creative
Release Date: 10/09/2019
REPLAY - Does Your Bra Fit? Everything You Need To Know About Bra Sizing
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Hi friend! I am taking a bit of time off from editing and sharing new podcast episodes for a few weeks while I finish working on a new project (more info coming soon!). The good news is there are plenty of other episodes from previous seasons you can catch-up on (binge!) while I step away from the microphone during these next few weeks. For instance, have you listened to my conversation with world-renowned bra expert and founder of , Laura Tempesta? If you haven’t yet, press play now because you’re in for a treat! More soon! :) ------ Did you know that 80% of women are most...
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Cycle Syncing 101: What is it, how to get started, and what are the benefits?
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Quiz time! Can you name your four menstrual phases? Do you know when estrogen rises or how it impacts your brain? Do you know why you tend to eat more during the second half of your cycle as opposed to the first? Did you know you can sync your diet, lifestyle, and/or workouts to your menstrual cycle? To be honest, a few years ago I would have completely failed this "quiz." I knew close to nothing about my hormones or the impact they had on my overall health. Most individuals who menstruate don't! For me, this all changed when I came across the practice of cycle syncing. Have you ever...
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3 Reasons Why Women Should Be Consuming More Omega-3 Fatty Acids
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Have you ever noticed that almost every single packaged food item sold at the grocery store contains some form of vegetable oil? I recently walked through the grocery store aisles flipping over packaged foods simply to read their ingredient labels because I was curious, how many products contained vegetable oils? To be honest, I guess I wasn’t really shocked when I realized that almost every item I picked up contained some form of plant-based oil such as sunflower oil, canola oil, grapeseed oil, peanut oil, safflower oil, soybean oil, or sesame oil. Even the “healthy” organic foods...
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What Really Happens To Our Bodies During Pregnancy & How To Get Back To Working Out Safely
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So, you just had a baby! Yay, congratulations! Hope you're taking such good care of yourself and baby is doing so well! Now, let me ask you a question -- are you itching to workout again? Are you anxiously awaiting that six weeks postpartum appointment, hoping against hope that your OB will give you the "all clear" to start exercising again? I know I was. Unfortunately, I didn't get the "all clear" to exercise again at my 6-weeks postpartum exam. Rather, my OB wrote me a referral to see a pelvic floor specialist and told me to "take it easy." Bummer. The reality is many of us aren’t ready to...
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The Importance of Sleep and How to Get More of It, Especially If You’re a Sleep Deprived Mama
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Do you have difficulty falling or staying asleep? Are you looking for tips to help you improve your relationship with sleep? Are you a sleep deprived mama who is struggling to function throughout the day without drinking 50+ cups of coffee? Well, fluff up your pillows and get cozy because , a licensed clinical psychologist and Behavioral Sleep Medicine Specialist, is here to help us unpack and explore the importance of sleep and to share simple tips to help us get more of it! Dr. Jade Wu is a licensed clinical psychologist and Behavioral Sleep Medicine Specialist. Her current scientific...
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The Ideal High Chair Position for Baby & How to Use Feeding Utensils with Kayla Richardson MS, CCC-SLP CLC
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Mini bonus episode! This is Part 2 of my conversation with feeding therapist and speech pathologist, . Now, if you haven’t tuned into Part 1, Episode #93 ',' I highly recommend you start there! Kayla shares some really helpful tips and information regarding how best to manage and treat oral dysfunctions as well as how to identify tongue-ties if you suspect your child has one. In this bonus episode, Kayla explores the difference between picky eating and oral sensory issues in children, tips on how to properly support your child while they eat and why it matters, different types of...
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5 Ways to Identify an Oral Dysfunction & Best Ways to Treat Tongue-Ties
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Those first few weeks of a newborns life are so challenging, whether you’re breastfeeding or bottle feeding! But when, on top of the “expected” challenges that accompany this newborn phase, you add difficulties with feeding and latching, i.e. tongue-ties, it just takes the stress and uncertainty of the infant phase to a whole new level! Or, at least, that's how it was for me and I imagine I am not alone! Which is why I reached out to Kayla Richardson, a pediatric Speech Language Pathologist and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant who specializes in Pediatric Feeding...
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The Benefits of a Doula & Why I Think Every Pregnant Person Should Have Access to One
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Did you know that women supported by a doula during childbirth are less likely to need pain medications or require a c-section? In fact, according to a study published by the Cochrane Review, , women supported by a doula are also more likely to have a positive birth experience and endure shorter labors. While more research needs to be conducted the study concluded that "continuous doula support during labour may improve outcomes for women and infants!" This is especially comforting news when you consider the alarming fact that the United States has one of the highest rate of...
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4 Things Every Woman Struggling with Endometriosis Should Know
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Struggling with endometriosis? You're not alone. :( Unfortunately, about one in every ten women, if not more, is struggling with this complex and, at times, painfully debilitating inflammatory disease. Personally, I have had so many questions when it comes to this enigmatic disease. What is endometriosis? How is it diagnosed? Is there a specific diet you should follow? Are there options other than birth control to help manage it? If you're struggling with endometriosis and searching for answers you’re in the right place! Today on the podcast, I have the pleasure of chatting with , Cindy...
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How to Introduce Solid Foods to Your Baby
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As a first time mom and - let's be honest - an over thinker, I wanted a step-by-step guide to help me understand how to introduce solid foods to my baby. What foods should I start with, how many servings, could I add spices, what about allergens, should I spoon feed, etc.? Anyone else? Well, if you’re raising your hand yes, you’re in luck! Today on the podcast I have the honor of chatting with one of the nation’s premier childhood nutrition experts, Jill Castle, MS, RDN, CDN. Jill is the founder and CEO of , a parent nutrition education website and podcast. She also...
info_outline“We should try to live better (more consciously) where we can. But, if we want to truly achieve sustainability together, we need to be looking at the context and addressing the globalized system that we’ve set up.” Kamea Chayne
Meet Kamea Chayne, the host and founder of the Green Dreamer podcast, author of the book Thrive, and curator of Conscious Fashion Co., a directory featuring brands using fashion for social and ecological good. Her goal over the past few years, as she puts it, “has been to inquisitively explore our paths towards ecological regeneration, intersectional sustainability, and true abundance and wellness for all."
Kamea was actually one of the first individuals I started following on social media when I first started my journey with The Wise Consumer. Her work, insight, and approach towards living a more intentional and environmentally friendly lifestyle has always been of inspiration and of value to me. But I was curious, how does an American who grew up in Taiwan, moved to St. Louis, Missouri to study psychology end up becoming an eco-podcaster/eco-creative? So, I reached out to Kamea and invited her onto the podcast to share her story with all of us.
In this episode we chat about:
- Her experience growing up as a third culture kid in Tapei, Taiwan.
- How her exposure to different cultures from an early age influenced her worldview.
- How her passion for fashion and environmental conservation came together during her freshman year of college (she read a book called the “Ecologist Guide to Fashion” which greatly inspired the trajectory of both her personal and professional journey).
- The challenges around defining the term “sustainable” + why providing context when we talk about “sustainable living” is so important.
- Why the Standard American Diet (SAD) is unsustainable + how personal wellness and environmental conservation actually go hand in hand.
- Her biggest entrepreneurial challenge to date.
- What inspires her to keep on going even when things get tough.
- And so much more!
Happy listening!
Connect with Kamea:
- Instagram: @Kameachayne // @greendreamerpodcast // @consciousfashion
- Twitter: @KameaChayne