This or Something Better
with Regan Nelson
This or Something Better is a podcast dedicated to the stories of innovators and positive changemakers committed to making the world better. Each week you will hear from founders and CEOs, Olympic athletes, health and wellness professionals, authors, motivational speakers and those whose passion and work is dedicated to Something Better. Guests will provide listeners with insights, advice and inspiration on how to bring positive change to your own life, work and world.
This or Something Better is a life mantra of the host, Regan Nelson. Regan is a lifelong learner and self-development junkie, an outdoor enthusiast and an advocate for Better Beauty. Regan lives in Sun Valley, Idaho with her husband and daughter. Follow her adventures on Instagram @this.orsomethingbetter or connect with her on Facebook at The This or Something Better Podcast.
Latest Episodes
Episode 23: Being Crunchi with Melanie Petschke: Safety and Sustainability Without Sacrifice
In this episode, I explore Crunchi, a beauty brand dedicated to creating high-performance, toxin-free cosmetics and skincare products, with a focus on transparency, ethical sourcing, and sustainability. I am joined by Melanie Petschke, cofounder of…
Episode 14: How to Compost Your Underwear with Stacy Grace
Did you know that 85% of textiles today are made from plastic fibers like spandex, nylon, elastane, especially underwear, and a whopping 11M pounds of under apparel and underwear go into landfills and incinerators every day in the USA. Why is that?…
Episode 13: The Dirty Truth About Fragrance With Ashlee Posner
When you see Fragrance on a label, it’s not just one thing, it’s up to potentially 300 ingredients made into a formulation that is protected as a trade secret, so companies don’t have to tell you what is in it. This is referred to as the…
Episode 12: What Stinks About Your Deodorant & How to Clean Up Your Pits
What if I told you your deodorant stinks? And I don’t mean the way it smells. I’m talking about the ingredients in it, and what those ingredients may be doing to your health. Pretty much everyone wears deodorant or antiperspirant, but have you…
Episode 11: Five ways to make your laundry room safer and more sustainable
Have you ever stopped to think about what’s in your laundry detergent and how those ingredients could be impacting your health and that of the planet, or have you ever thought about how changing your wash from warm to cold might make your clothes last…
Episode 10: Cutting Out Toxins: A Key to Breast Cancer Prevention with Suzanne Price
1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer, yet 90% of cases are not linked solely to genetics. Let me say that again, 90% of cases are not linked solely to genetics, so if it’s not our genes, what is it? It’s our environment and…
Episode 9: The Life-Changing Power of Tossing The Toxins With Allison Evans of Branch Basics
Today, I am republishing an episode from 2022 when the podcast was called This or Something Better. I am re-sharing this conversation with Branch Basics co-founder Allison Evans because it is one of my most listened-to episodes and because Allison’s…
Episode 8: Why Lead in Stanley Cups Shouldn’t Be Your Biggest Concern
If you’re the parent of a tween or teen, you’re likely familiar with the popularity of Stanley cups. Recently, these cups became a hot topic when it was revealed they include a lead seal, igniting widespread debates and worries about the possibility…
Episode 7: How to Protect Yourself From Glyphosate with Kelly Ryerson
My goal is not to be a fearmonger, but today’s topic is not to be taken lightly. The use of glyphosate on our crops and in our environment is a public health emergency. Glyphosate, the active chemical in the weedkiller product Roundup, is the most…
Episode 6: How Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals are Impacting Your Health and What to do About it With Dr. Leo Trasande
It’s quite likely that your doctor has never mentioned Endocrine Disrupting chemicals, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t impacting your health. Each and every one of us, albeit often invisibly: is impacted by endocrine-disrupting chemicals every…