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 18: Clean Beauty Myths & Facts with Krupa Koestline
Have you ever glanced at your shampoo bottle or face cream and wondered what all those complex ingredient names actually mean for your health and the environment? Today, I am joined by Krupa Koestline, a dedicated green chemist who specializes in…
Episode 81: The First Phone Conundrum With Dr. Catherine Pearlman
What is the right age to give a child a smartphone? This is a question parents of previous generations have never had to grapple with but here we are… navigating what can be for some parents, me included, a very difficult decision. On one side of…
Episode 80: Supporting Women in Sports with Jenny Nguyen of Sports Bra PDX
A study conducted in 2019 found that coverage of women athletes on televised news and highlight shows accounts for only 5.4% of all airtime. And that number has risen only .4% since 1989. Today’s guest, Jenny Nguyen saw an opportunity to help…
Episode 79: A Certified Clean First Layer with Ali Schwebel of Vibrant Body Co
I know that many of you are thinking about how the personal care products you put on your body can impact your health, but have you ever thought about your clothes in the same way? Just like in personal care products, many of our clothes…
Episode 78: Women are Not Small Men with Dr. Stacy Sims
Women are not small and men yet for decades research findings on nutrition and exercise on men have been applied to women with no regard for our unique physiology. Our hormones, metabolism and our genetics are different, and there are ways that we can…
Episode 77: Bringing Transparency to the Supplement Industry with Lindsay Dahl of Ritual
We deserve to know what we put in our bodies, be it in the food we eat or the supplements we take. Unfortunately, like with food and beauty products, not all supplements are created equal. The quality and brand of our supplements matter. …
Ep 76: Fiber Fueled with Dr. Will Bulsiewicz
When I started this podcast, I had a wishlist of guests, and today’s guest was in my top 3! I am beyond thrilled to share this conversation with the amazing Dr. Will Bulsiewicz. Dr. B is a leading authority on gut health and the Microbiome. He…
Ep 75: Building a Circular Food System with Kate Flynn of Sun & Swell Foods
While working long hours as a consultant, Kate Flynn realized how very few convenient and healthy food choices existed. Having worked in the consumed packaged goods space, she saw there was a gap in the market, and in a true This or Something Better…
Ep 74: Girls Who Green The World with Diana Kapp
In 2019, just before Diana Kapp released her first book, Girls Who Run The World, Forbes released their “America’s Most Innovative Leaders” List. The list contained 99 men and just 1 woman. Upon seeing this, Diana wrote a letter to the editor,…
Ep 73: Find Your Voice, Change Your Life with Dr. Doreen Downing
I recently had the pleasure of being a guest on The Find Your Voice, Change your Life Podcast hosted by Dr. Doreen Downing. On the show, Doreen’s guests share how they have overcome their fears about stepping up and speaking out. In…