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 22: How to Make Your Neighborhood Non-Toxic with Kim Konte
Take a moment with me to close your eyes and visualize your neighbor’s yard, a local park, or a school field. Now, imagine someone walking through that beautiful green space with a backpack sprayer, misting chemicals across the grass. My guess is…
Episode 5: Strengthen Your Immunity by Reducing Your Exposure to Toxic Chemicals With Dr. Kara Wada
There is nothing more precious than our health, and when you think of something that is essential to health, it’s immunity, our bodies’ resistance to and resilience in recovering from disease. While you may feel like you have immunity of steel now,…
Episode 4: What you need to know about chemical vs physical sunscreen with Christina Ross
Have you ever found yourself standing amidst the sunscreen options, gazing at shelves brimming with choices, and pondering, “Which sunscreen is the right choice for me? What sets apart physical zinc sunscreen from chemical sunscreen, and are the…
Episode 3: Eight Cost-Free Ways to Reduce Your Exposure to Toxic Chemicals
Living a Clean & Green life can seem expensive and out of reach, but I am here to tell you that it doesn’t have to be. There are ways you can reduce your exposure to toxic chemicals without spending a cent. In today’s episode I am sharing not…
Episode 2: What you need to know about Clean Beauty with Mia Davis and Christina Ross
There are thousands of chemicals used in personal care products. These chemicals are in lotion, deodorant, toothpaste, skincare and makeup, and the majority have never been tested for human health and safety. No matter your gender or age, you are…
Episode 1: How to Reduce Your Exposure to Toxic Chemicals in Your Clothes with Alden Wicker
Have you ever opened a box or bag with a new piece of clothing and wondered, what the heck is that horrible smell, or have you seen the recent news headlines about BPA in sports bras and other athletic clothing, or PFAS found in period underwear?…
What You will Gain From The Clean and Green Living Podcast
After a reflective journey spanning over 100 episodes and three years of “This or Something Better,” I am thrilled to unveil the podcast’s exciting rebrand as “Clean and Green Living” The podcast that helps you reduce your exposure to toxic chemicals…
I’m Starting a New Podcast
After a reflective journey spanning over 100 episodes and three years of “This or Something Better,” I am thrilled to unveil the podcast’s exciting rebrand as “Clean and Green Living” The podcast that helps you reduce your exposure to toxic chemicals…
Episode 109: Why Every Choice Matters with Eliza Caplan
Sometimes you can do all the things to protect your health; sleeping well, exercising, eating a health diet using safer products, and you still get sick, you still get cancer. That is the story of today’s guest, Eliza Caplan. While cancer is a part…
Episode 108: How to be a More Conscious Consumer with Maggie Spicer
In this week’s episode I am talking with Maggie Spicer, the founder of Source Beauty ESG, a Washington, D.C.-based advisory firm that focuses on sustainability and social impact in the beauty and personal care sector. In a world where…







