Guinea Pigging Green

This week on the show we're discussing ideas and perspectives that help us handle life when we're going through something difficult. See shownotes for this episode at https://guineapigginggreen.wordpress.com/2016/04/12/episode63/

This week on the podcast we are talking about our experience with tracking our time for a week. See shownotes for the episode at https://guineapigginggreen.wordpress.com/2016/03/29/timetracking/

In response to a listener question, we're talking about all our favourite books (fiction and non-fiction!) and why we love them. See shownotes for this episode at https://guineapigginggreen.wordpress.com/2016/03/15/favouritebooks/

In this episode we're telling you about the podcast, ourselves, and our very favourite peanut butter. See shownotes for this episode at https://guineapigginggreen.wordpress.com/2013/03/20/episode-1/

We're discussing running this week. We talk our favourite apps, how w warm up, set goals, and whether or not we listen to music. See shownotes for this episode at https://guineapigginggreen.wordpress.com/2013/03/26/episode-2-running-101/

We're talking about personal care products. We tell you the worst toxins to avoid, discuss our fave products, and talk about some DIY solutions to make your own healthy beauty products. See shownotes for this episode at https://guineapigginggreen.wordpress.com/2013/04/02/episode-3/

We're talking about being vegetarian and vegan today! We'll tell you about our reasons for going veg and our experiences with this lifestyle. See shownotes for this episode at https://guineapigginggreen.wordpress.com/2013/04/09/vegepisode/

What to do when you're feeling anxious and/or overwhelmed? Today's show is full of tips on organization and staying calm amidst pressure and stress. See shownotes for this episode at https://guineapigginggreen.wordpress.com/2013/04/16/episode-5-dealing-with-stress/

Today we're telling you what to expect at your first spin class! We talk about mental preparation, what to wear, and how you'll feel after (spoiler alert: great!). See shownotes for this episode at https://guineapigginggreen.wordpress.com/2013/04/23/episode-6-what-to-expect-at-your-first-spin-class/

Green drinks. Are you intimidated by them? Weirded out? Unsure? If so, tune in and we'll give you tips on how to make your smoothies tasty and healthy at the same time. See shownotes for this episode at https://guineapigginggreen.wordpress.com/2013/05/02/episode-7-green-drank/

This week, we discuss the importance of sleep, our sleeping habits, and give you some tips on getting a better night's rest. See shownotes for this episode at https://guineapigginggreen.wordpress.com/2013/06/25/episode-8-sleep/

We are talking about how to stay healthy and eco-friendly while travelling. See shownotes for this episode at https://guineapigginggreen.wordpress.com/2013/07/05/episode-9-travel-greener/

In this episode, we talk about staying healthy and happy (and sane) during big family dinners, especially if you're vegan or gluten-free. See shownotes for this episode at https://guineapigginggreen.wordpress.com/2013/10/08/episode-10-happy-healthy-thanksgiving/

We're talking to vegan ultramarathoner (and really nice guy) Alex Flint. He's answering questions about training, diet, and tips on running. See shownotes for this episode at https://guineapigginggreen.wordpress.com/2013/10/22/episode-11-distance-running-with-vegan-ultramarathoner-alex-flint/

We discuss healthy sexuality, natural birth control, and sexual empowerment with Kim and Amy Sedgwick of the Red Tent Sisters. See shownotes for this episode at https://guineapigginggreen.wordpress.com/2013/11/12/episode-12-interview-rts/

This week we talk about ways to transition from a vegetarian diet to a vegan diet. Steph is trying out a month of vegan eating, and Laura is sharing all her tips. See shownotes for this episode at https://guineapigginggreen.wordpress.com/2013/11/26/episode-13-making-the-switch-from-vegetarian-to-vegan/

Today we're talking about a touchy subject: comparing yourself to others. We're talking about how to avoid comparison, and how to sustain healthy body image. See shownotes for this episode at https://guineapigginggreen.wordpress.com/2013/12/17/episode-14-lets-stop-comparing-ourselves-to-others/

We discuss our top tips and resources for setting awesome goals for 2014. See shownotes for this episode at https://guineapigginggreen.wordpress.com/2014/01/02/episode-15-new-years-resolutions/

We're sharing our tips on how to stay happy and healthy inside and out during the wintertime. See shownotes for this episode at https://guineapigginggreen.wordpress.com/2014/01/21/episode-16-winter-wellness/

We're interviewing our favourite energy expert Julia Simone from CanGEA about renewable energy and how we can make a difference. See shownotes for this episode at https://guineapigginggreen.wordpress.com/2014/02/04/episode-17-renewable-energy/

We're talking about why we love yoga and how to get started with your own yoga practice. See shownotes for this episode at https://guineapigginggreen.wordpress.com/2014/02/25/episode-18-yoga-101/

We're discussing tips and tricks (and a great app) to make meditation more approachable and fun. See shownotes for this episode at https://guineapigginggreen.wordpress.com/2014/03/11/episode-19-meditation-101/

We're talking about risk assessment and all our tips and tricks for making big choices in life. See shownotes for this episode at https://guineapigginggreen.wordpress.com/2014/03/25/episode-20-taking-risks-and-making-big-decisions/

Sam from Canada Girl Eats Paleo is on the podcast today. She's answering all of our questions about the Paleo diet. If you have any questions about the Paleo diet, Sam is here to make it a little easier to understand. See shownotes for this episode at https://guineapigginggreen.wordpress.com/2014/04/08/episode-21-interview-with-sam-from-canada-girl-eats-paleo/

We're discussing ways to use social media in a healthier and more effective way, as a tool for connection and increasing your own happiness instead of a drain. See shownotes for this episode at https://guineapigginggreen.wordpress.com/2014/04/22/episode-22-how-to-use-social-media-effectively/

We're talking about tips for maximizing your precious 24 hours a day. We discuss some attitude shifts for how we think about time, how to structure your time, and optimizing your to-do list. See shownotes for this episode at https://guineapigginggreen.wordpress.com/2014/05/06/episode-23-how-to-get-the-most-out-of-your-day/

We're discussing our favourite staple foods for a healthy kitchen. See shownotes for this episode at https://guineapigginggreen.wordpress.com/2014/05/20/episode-24-building-a-healthy-pantry/

We're talking about the feelings and experiences we've had in the year since graduating from university and offer some tips on handling this transitional time. See shownotes for this episode at https://guineapigginggreen.wordpress.com/2014/06/10/episode-25-handling-post-graduation-feelings/

We're talking about what "the line" is, what it means to be above or below it, and tips for how we can stay above it as much as possible. See shownotes for this episode at https://guineapigginggreen.wordpress.com/2014/06/24/episode-26-staying-above-the-line/

Laura interviews Steph about the basics of feminism. We talk about what feminism is, why it can be a touchy topic, and why feminism is important for everyone, not just women. See shownotes for this episode at https://guineapigginggreen.wordpress.com/2014/07/08/feminism-101/

We're talking about our personal favourite mantras and the life philosophies that guide our perspectives on our lives, relationships and decisions. See shownotes for this episode at https://guineapigginggreen.wordpress.com/2014/07/22/mantra/

We're asking each other 20 totally random questions and seeing what the answers are. See shownotes from this episode at https://guineapigginggreen.wordpress.com/2014/08/19/twentyquestions/

We're talking about how to have more meaningful conversations and take your friendships to a deeper level. See shownotes for this episode at https://guineapigginggreen.wordpress.com/2014/09/02/episode-30-deeper-connections/

We're talking about morning pages: what they are, how to do them, their benefits, and what our experience has been with this practice. See shownotes for this episode at https://guineapigginggreen.wordpress.com/2014/09/30/morningpages/

We're discussing our experiences running a 10K race, Laura in Toronto and Steph in Korea. See shownotes for this episode at https://guineapigginggreen.wordpress.com/2014/10/21/episode-32-running-a-10k-race/

We're talking to our friend Marina about how she went from a total beginner to a triathlete. See shownotes for this episode at https://guineapigginggreen.wordpress.com/2014/11/04/triathlon/

Laura is almost finished her YTT with Power Yoga Canada, and Steph is asking her every question she has about signing up for a yoga teacher training. See shownotes for this episode at https://guineapigginggreen.wordpress.com/2014/11/18/ytt/

We're talking about ways to give thoughtful and meaningful gifts this holiday season. See shownotes for this episode at https://guineapigginggreen.wordpress.com/2014/12/16/episode-35-the-gpg-guide-to-giving/

We're discussing our goals and intentions for the year ahead. Check out for the shownotes for this episode at https://guineapigginggreen.wordpress.com/2015/01/13/2015_intentions/

We're talking about ways to stay present in the moment and why being engaged in the "right now" is so important. See shownotes for this episode at https://guineapigginggreen.wordpress.com/2015/01/27/presence/

We're chatting with our friend Alex, a vegan ultramarathoner, about running in the wintertime. He is offering lots of tips and perspective on how beginners can start doing some winter running. See shownotes from this episode at https://guineapigginggreen.wordpress.com/2015/02/10/winterrunning/

Today we're revisiting the topic of our eating choices - vegetarianism for Steph and veganism for Laura. We're also talking to Laura's boyfriend about what it's like to be a man who is vegan. See shownotes for this episode (and our favourite vegan recipes) here: https://guineapigginggreen.wordpress.com/2015/02/24/vegepisode2/

We're discussing what to expect at your first hot yoga class, how to prepare, and what to bring. See shownotes at https://guineapigginggreen.wordpress.com/2015/03/10/hotyoga/

It's the first episode of the Guinea Pigging Green Book Club and we're talking about one of our favourite books, Tiny Beautiful Things by Cheryl Strayed. See shownotes for this episode at https://guineapigginggreen.wordpress.com/2015/04/14/tinybeautifulthings/

We're answering a listener question about what our favourite podcasts are -besides our own. See shownotes at https://guineapigginggreen.wordpress.com/2015/05/20/otherpodcasts/

We're chatting with our friend Abby, a farmer and landscape designer, about growing your own food and eating local, healthy food. See shownotes for this episode at https://guineapigginggreen.wordpress.com/2015/06/09/landkind/

We're discussing our second GPG Book Club pick, The Go Giver by Bob Burg. See shownotes for this episode at https://guineapigginggreen.wordpress.com/2015/06/30/gogiver/

Steph's back in Canada from her travels and we recorded a little catch-up episode to share our news and talk about what we've been interested in lately. See shownotes for this episode at https://guineapigginggreen.wordpress.com/2015/08/04/back/

Steph shares all the details of what it was like to do her yoga teacher training in Rishikesh, India: the schedule, the people, the challenges, the food. See shownotes for this episode at https://guineapigginggreen.wordpress.com/2015/08/18/yogatrainingindia/

We're chatting with our friend Ali this week about her work volunteering with PridehouseTO, an organization that aimed to make the Panam and ParaPanam games the most inclusive sporting event in history. See shownotes from this episode at https://guineapigginggreen.wordpress.com/2015/09/01/lgbtq/

On today's episode, we're talking about our experience at the absolutely wonderful Toronto Veg Food Fest. On the show, we share the ideas from the talks we attended, the delicious food we sampled, and what we would love to see at next year's festival. See the shownotes here: https://guineapigginggreen.wordpress.com/2015/09/15/vegfest2015/

Today, we're talking about introversion. What is it? What are some common misconceptions about it? Why does it matter? What can we do if we're introverts? It's all in the episode. Check out our shownotes for this episode: https://guineapigginggreen.wordpress.com/2015/09/29/introversion/

We're chatting about our experiences doing Inbox Zero. We talk about why doing was great for us, how to do it, and apps that will make the process a lot easier. See shownotes for this episode at https://guineapigginggreen.wordpress.com/2015/10/13/inboxzero/

We're talking about one of our favourite books on the importance of cultivating wellness in our lives: Thrive by Arianna Huffington. This is the third instalment of the GPG Book Club. See all our book club choices right here: https://guineapigginggreen.wordpress.com/2015/10/27/ep51thrive/

We're chatting with our friend Jess, the founder of Free Label, about ethical and sustainable fashion choices, as well as how to stay centred and authentic on social media. See shownotes for this episode at: https://guineapigginggreen.wordpress.com/2015/11/10/jesssternberg/

Steph answers all of Laura's questions about doing a 10 day juice detox, including why?? and how?? She also debunks a lot of myths surrounding this kind of health adventure. See shownotes for this episode at https://guineapigginggreen.wordpress.com/2015/11/24/juicedetox/

For the month of November, we tried to reduce our garbage as much as possible! Listen in as we talk about how we tackled this challenge, and what we learned. See shownotes for this episode at https://guineapigginggreen.wordpress.com/2015/12/08/zerowastemonth/

We're sharing our goals and intentions for the coming year! This is one of our favourite times of year to reflect and look forward to exciting new things. See shownotes for this episode at https://guineapigginggreen.wordpress.com/2015/12/22/intentionsfor2016/

We discuss Gretchen Rubin's 4 Tendencies framework and how knowing ourselves better can help us create new habits. See shownotes for this episode at https://guineapigginggreen.wordpress.com/2016/01/05/habits/

This week we're talking about a social media challenge we created called the Insta 100! See shownotes for this episode at https://guineapigginggreen.wordpress.com/2016/01/19/insta100/

We're talking about Laura's experience getting an IUD - what the cost was, what the procedure was like, and what the pros and cons of this birth control method are. See shownotes for this episode at https://guineapigginggreen.wordpress.com/2016/02/02/iud/

We're talking about our experiences trying out a capsule wardrobe (40 pieces of clothing and shoes or less!) for one full season last fall. See shownotes for this episode at https://guineapigginggreen.wordpress.com/2016/02/16/capsulewardrobe/

This week on the show, we're discussing how to cultivate a growth mindset in your life and how we motivate ourselves to always be learning. See shownotes for this episode at https://guineapigginggreen.wordpress.com/2016/03/01/growth/