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 21: Uncovering the Toxic Secrets of Your Mattress

We spend approximately 30% of our life sleeping on a mattress, yet have you ever thought about what your mattress is made of and how that might also be impacting your health. When Tim Masters’ infant daughter was suffering from severe allergies and…

Episode 107: Beauty’s Sustainable Future with Mackenzie Zoppi of Bluebird Climate

Have you ever thought about the environmental costs of the personal care products you use every day? It wasn’t until somewhat recently that I started learning more about this topic, mostly in part because of my work with Beautycounter. Beautycounter…

Episode 106: Ending the Plastic Era in Beauty with Justin Wolff of Junk Theory

This is the first of 4 episodes that will cover people and companies trying to make the highly toxic and wasteful beauty industry safer and more sustainable. The Beauty industry produces over 100 BILLION pieces of plastic every year. Today’s…

Episode 105: Individual Climate Action with Anna Robertson

Today’s guest is Anna Robertson, co-founder of The Cool Down. You may be familiar with The Cool Down from Episode 85 with Nina Tooley. If not, the Cool Down provides educational content with not just the goal of raising awareness about climate…

Episode 104: Cultivating Sustainability with Kate Gaertner

As you know, this month on the podcast, we are diving deep into the inspiring journeys of individuals who are making a significant impact in the world of climate change. Today’s guest, Kate Gaertner, is a woman of immense achievement and…

Episode 103: Responsible Travel with JoAnna Haugen

As many of you might know, I spend the summer living in Chamonix, France where the impacts of climate change are front and center as the glaciers around Mont Blanc are receding. As I travel back and forth across the Atlantic each Summer, I can’t…

Episode 102: Education and Climate Change with Huw James

Earlier this year, I attended an event hosted by the Kilian Jornet Foundation and the outdoor brand, Normal where world-known mountain athletes shared the ways they are reducing their environmental impact and the impacts of climate change. The event’s…