Best Sarah Greener Podcasts (2025)

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You’re Not Scattered, You’re Saturated: Mapping the Noise Draining Your Energy 20:36

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Why your brain feels fried (and how to clear the static so you can actually move forward) Ever sat down to work… finally… and your brain feels like it has 67 tabs open? Three of them are screaming for an update, one is definitely playing random music. And another is showing a meme you definitely didn’t search for. Yeah. This episode is for you. In …

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31: What Actually Works (and What Doesn't) in Sustainable Living — Lessons From a Year of Podcasting 18:17

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After releasing 31 episodes — something I am frankly amazed at — I wanted to take a few minutes to look back on this first year of Sustainable in the Suburbs. What’s worked, what’s been harder than expected, and what I’ve learned along the way. In this short solo episode, I reflect on how the podcast has shaped my own thinking around sustainable li…

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Beyond the Noise: How to Beat Overwhelm and Close Open Loops 19:53

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You’ve built the whole damn dream house, metaphorically (and maybe literally)…So why are you curled up in the cramped cupboard under the stairs like a gremlin with a vacuum cleaner you haven’t used since April? In this episode, we’re going beyond the noise, the clutter, the chaos, the open loops, the endless notifications, the decisions you keep ci…

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30: Sustainable Gift Wrapping — How to Use What You Have and Cut Holiday Waste 32:36

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Every holiday season, those beautifully wrapped gifts under the tree inevitably results in a giant pile of very fancy garbage in five minutes flat. In this week’s episode of Sustainable in the Suburbs, Sarah Robertson-Barnes looks at something most of us keep meaning to do better with next year… gift wrapping. From the confusing rules around what’s…

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When your purpose stops landing: How Legal & General rebuilt theirs and how you can too | Emma Hardaker-Jones 33:29

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When a company built on purpose realises its purpose no longer lands, everything has to be re-examined. Even the language that once united it. So how do leaders reshape something so emotional, so foundational, without breaking what made it powerful in the first place? In this episode, Becky is joined by Emma Hardaker-Jones, Group Chief People and T…

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From Burnout to Steady: Systems, Sleep & Scaling Without the Second Shift (with Rachel Cutler) 1:02:24

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If you’ve been white-knuckling your way through life + business like it’s an Olympic sport… this episode is a deep exhale. Today I’m joined by Rachel Cutler, co-owner of the Mahia Beach Store, a tiny seaside general store that’s been serving its community since 1940. And what I love most about this conversation? It’s not the polished “6-figure morn…

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29: Sustainable Holidays with Kids — Minimalism, Presence, and Doing Less with Stephanie Seferian 46:14

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If the holidays seem to get louder and more overwhelming every year, you’re not imagining it. From endless ads to the pressure to make everything “magical,” it’s easy to get swept into a season that feels more stressful than joyful. And for parents trying to have a more sustainable holiday with kids, the noise can make it hard to stay grounded in w…

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We Bought a Business With No Money: Our 18-Year Startup Journey on The Rock 1:06:35

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How an impulse decision, a whole lot of ignorance + arrogance, and two very determined humans built a business… and a marriage. Episode Summary In this raw, hilarious, and deeply honest episode, Jonny joins me on the mic as we take you behind the scenes of our 18-year adventure of buying, building, and growing The Rock our very first business we bo…

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When Your Brain Hits the Brakes: How to Lead Your Business Through a Low-Capacity Season 28:43

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This is your permission slip to slow the hell down without losing your power. If your brain has recently slammed on the brakes while your business is still trying to race ahead at full noise… you are not broken. You’re not failing. You’re not “less than.” You’re a woman navigating a physiological season that most business advice completely ignores.…

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28: Is It Okay to Give Secondhand Gifts? Why Thrifted Gifts Are the Most Eco-Friendly Choice 29:28

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Some of the most meaningful gifts we give (and receive) aren’t new. They’re secondhand. And yet… so many of us still hesitate. In this week’s episode of Sustainable in the Suburbs, Sarah Robertson-Barnes digs into the cultural stigma around secondhand gifts, why it lingers, and why it’s slowly shifting. This episode explores what makes a gift meani…

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Can your cuppa change a global industry? Putting the tea in sustainability | Gareth Mead, Lipton 34:25

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We all love a cuppa, but did you know the contents of the mug in your hands could hold the key to transforming global value chains? in this episode, Becky is joined by Gareth Mead, Chief Communications & Sustainability Officer at Lipton Teas and Infusions, the world’s largest tea company. Gareth is responsible for shaping how the business defines a…

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27: Finding Joy in Creative Reuse — Sustainable Crafting for Every Season with Sibia Torres Padilla 36:59

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What if the things we already have — the scraps, the leaves, the little bits most people throw away — are exactly where creativity begins? This week, Sarah Robertson-Barnes talks with Sibia Torres Padilla, the artist and author behind @sibster and Charming Woodland Crafts: 50 Fun and Easy Projects Made from Natural and Recycled Materials. Sibia sha…

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26: Holiday Food Waste — Simple Ways to Reduce Waste, Save Money, and Celebrate Sustainably 20:16

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Festive food and drink are an important part of celebrating the holidays, but food waste shouldn’t be. In this episode of Sustainable in the Suburbs, Sarah Robertson-Barnes shares simple, sustainable ways to reduce food waste, save money, and plan mindful, eco-friendly holiday meals. From meal planning and low-waste hosting tips, to getting kids in…

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Mutual benefits: How YBS enacts purpose to make financial services mutual, meaningful and member-led | Susan Allen, YBS 33:49

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What if decisions were not just owned by stakeholders, but shaped by the customers themselves? In this Episode, Becky is joined by Susan Allen. Susan is leading the organisation at a time when financial services must do more than deliver profits. They must build trust, resilience, and create lasting value for their members and communities. In this …

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25: Redefining Sustainable Living — From Zero Waste to Real-World Resilience with Kristy Halderman 57:11

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What happens when your life changes completely — but your commitment to living sustainably stays the same? This week, I’m joined by Kristy Halderman, whose sustainability journey has taken her from Washington, DC to Montana — touching nearly every part of sustainable living along the way. From going all-in on zero waste and launching an oat milk bu…

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What the 'purpose gap' reveals about leadership and trust (and 3 THINGS needed to get employees to stay) | Sarah Gillard and Ben Hayman 35:41

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Some estimates put the cost of replacing an employee in the UK at 25,000 pounds. And with one in five people considering leaving their roles, that really adds up. It's not just about risk, it's about missed opportunity. In this episode, Becky is joined by Sarah Gillard, CEO of A Blueprint for Better Business, a not-for-profit that helps organisati…

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24: 5 Sustainable Living Mistakes to Avoid (and What to Do Instead) 25:40

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Sustainable living isn’t a straight path — it’s a practice that shifts and changes as we do. Over the years, I’ve learned a lot about what sustainable living really looks like. I’ve tried just about everything, and while some things worked beautifully (at least for a while), others were total disasters! This episode is a look back at a few of those…

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23: Borrow Before You Buy — Sharing, Renting, and the Circular Economy with LEND-IT.CA 39:42

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Do you really need to own everything? From ladders and camping gear to canning supplies and extra tables, so many of the things cluttering our homes only get used once or twice a year. What if borrowing — instead of buying — became our default? For Circular Economy Month, this episode looks at how sharing, renting, and borrowing can strengthen our …

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Breaking Barriers, Balancing Life, and Leading with Heart with Ihipera Peters of Kaupare Law 1:03:52

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Sarah Greener sits down with Ihipera Peters, owner of Kaupare Law a Māori-led law firm blazing trails in Aotearoa, New Zealand. Ihipera is not just a lawyer. She’s a mother of four, a wife, a cultural advocate, and a living example of what it means to run a profitable and present business without losing yourself along the way. Together, Sarah and I…

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WWF’s innovative new model to fund wildlife conservation | Stanley Anyetei, WWF 36:55

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In this episode Becky is joined by Stanley Anyetei, Financing Green Lead at WWF Netherlands. Stanley is helping to redefine how conservation is funded, shifting from traditional philanthropy to innovative financial models that bring in private capital and long-term resilience. In this conversation, you’ll hear why WWF is evolving its funding strate…

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22: From Refills to Resilience — Simple, Real-Life Sustainable Living with Julie Darrell 56:14

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What if stepping into a refill shop for the first time could change the way you see your whole community? This week, I’m joined by Julie Darrell, owner and founder of Bring Your Own Long Beach. Since 2017, Julie has been helping her community cut down on single-use plastics, rethink consumption, and find approachable ways to live more sustainably. …

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Your Business Isn’t Your Baby: How to Let Go and Lead Like a Boss 26:46

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You wouldn’t spoon-feed your teenager, right? So why are you still spoon-feeding your business? In this episode, I’m calling out one of the biggest mindset traps holding brilliant women back, treating your business like a baby that can’t survive without you. 👶💼 If you’re constantly checking in, fixing everyone’s mistakes, and believing that no one …

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21: Zero Waste Halloween — Eco-Friendly Tips for Costumes, Candy, and Pumpkins 22:00

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Crisis-Proof Your Business: How to Keep It Running Without You 22:14

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What is sustainable finance?: 3 steps to access cheaper, long-term finance and create impact | Vijay Bains, Emirates NBD Group 35:44

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In this episode, Becky is joined by Vijay Bains, Group Chief Sustainability Officer and Head of ESG at Emirates NBD. With a career spanning climate science research, consulting, and corporate leadership, Vijay is leading the charge to embed sustainability at the heart of one of the Middle East’s largest banks, pushing the boundaries of what it mean…

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20: Wildlife Conservation, Birding, and Finding Hope in Nature with Matt Howard 1:07:12

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What if noticing a chickadee, or spending Sunday offline, could change the way you see your neighbourhood — and yourself? This week, I’m joined by Matt Howard, a wildlife biologist, writer, and engaging voice on how we connect with the natural world. Matt has worked everywhere from a tiny island in Alaska to California wind farms, and he now brings…

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If It’s Not Documented, It’s Not Delegated: How to Finally Free Up Your Time 32:35

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Hey there, beautiful business mamas 👋 Welcome back to another episode of The Moxie Movement Podcast, your real-talk space where we’re rewriting what success looks like for women balancing business, family, and everything in between. In today’s episode, I’m looking at one the biggest reasons delegation doesn’t work in so many businesses: lack of doc…

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19: Slow, Conscious, and Local — Sustainable Travel with Renee de Ronde 51:49

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What if travel could be a form of care — for the planet, for ourselves, and for each other? This week, I’m joined by Renee de Ronde, the creator behind Conscious Compass, where she shares slow, nature-led travel experiences rooted in beauty, intention, and connection. We talk about everything from glamping and family road trips to Canadian landscap…

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Why Your Schedule Is Sabotaging Your Sales (and Your Sanity) 23:28

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Ever feel like your sales are stalling and you can’t quite put your finger on why? Let me tell you a little trick to fix it: your calendar doesn’t lie. I’m talking the unsexy truth about how your schedule and your sales are linked. The way you spend your time tells the real story of your results. If sales are slipping, chances are your schedule is …

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Stop Hating Your Business: 3 Ways to Reset Without Burning It Down 32:29

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Ever felt like the business you lovingly built has morphed into a monster that’s eating up your time, your energy, and your joy? You’re not alone, mama. I’m opening up about one of the hardest seasons in my business journey: the time I built a business so big, so demanding, and so misaligned with my life that I ended up hating it. I’ll share how ig…

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18: Connecting Communities Through Green Spaces with Carolyn Scotchmer 23:58

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“The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now.” Green spaces strengthen our neighbourhoods, connecting us to nature and to each other. In this episode, I’m joined by Carolyn Scotchmer, Executive Director of TD Friends of the Environment Foundation (TD FEF). Carolyn has spent more than a decade supporting community dev…

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Blending Cultures, Money Mindset, and Vision with Jonny 40:00

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What happens when two people from completely different worlds come together to build a business and a life? In this episode, Jonny and I get real about what it looks like to blend not just cultures (hello, Kiwi farm girl meets English city boy 🌍) but also wildly different money stories, risk tolerances, and visions for the future. We unpack: ✔ How …

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17: How to Raise Eco-Friendly Kids — Sustainable Living Tips for Parents with Talayna Zacharias 49:37

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Is it possible to raise kids who care about the planet — without adding more to your already overflowing plate? In this episode, I’m joined by Talayna Zacharias, a sustainability educator and content creator based in Alberta, to talk about what it really means to raise eco-conscious kids in a culture that pushes convenience and consumption. We dig …

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16: Sustainable Living with Kids — How to Save Money and Reduce Waste with Jessica Nakamura 40:55

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From cloth diapers and thrifted toys to birthday party overload, this is what sustainable living with small kids actually looks like — the joys, the trade-offs, and what makes it doable. This week, I’m joined by Jessica Nakamura — a local realtor, mom of three (including twin toddlers), and self-described “kinda eco mom.” We sat down in my living r…

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How Stacey Went From Being On 24/7 In Her Business to Done by 3 And Paid 6 figures (Without Burning It Down) 1:17:09

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What happens when your phone never stops ringing, you’re working 24/7, and you secretly wonder if burning the whole business down would be easier? That was Stacey M’s reality. Stacey, founder of Great Southern Stay in Albany, Western Australia, shares her journey from chaos to content, from “answering calls straight out of surgery” to finally payin…

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15: The Purposeful You — Sustainable Gardening with Tasha Medve 53:29

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Food doesn’t come from the grocery store — it comes from the earth. Sustainable gardening is our most direct connection to nature, and one of the most powerful ways we can take climate action right in our own backyards. This week, I’m joined by Tasha Medve, the gardener and creator behind The Purposeful You. Tasha shares her passion for creating a …

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Why your to-do list is keeping you broke. The secret to shifting from busy work to income-generating activities. 24:12

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If your to-do list feels endless but your bank account isn’t reflecting the results, then this one is for YOU. It’s not that you need to do more, it's that you’re focusing on the wrong things. We’re talking about why being “busy” isn’t the same as being profitable and how to stop mistaking action for progress. After 20 years in business (and the li…

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14: Zero Waste Back to School — Simple Ways to Save Money and Reduce Waste 29:26

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Back-to-school doesn’t have to mean a cart full of new stuff. In this episode of Sustainable in the Suburbs, I’m sharing how to get your kids ready for school without wasting money — or creating a mountain of waste. From supplies and clothing to tech and litterless lunches, you’ll hear practical tips for: Starting with what you already have before …

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Jeni Hott’s $10M Secret 51:30

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Think you need ads, funnels, or a massive social following to make millions online? Jeni Hott disagrees, and she’s proved it! She built a $10M+ business without ever showing her face, launching a course, or chasing clout. In fact, she avoided all of it—on purpose. In this episode, Jeni reveals: How she made her first $60,000 off a blog without know…

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Business, Marriage & Mayhem: Meet Jonny – From Zero Business Background to Entrepreneur 36:20

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What happens when you fall in love with someone who has no idea what it means to be married to a woman chasing big business dreams? In this episode, I sit down with my husband Jonny for the first in a series that gets into the messy, magical, and sometimes maddening reality of building a business and a life together. From meeting on a beach in Thai…

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13: Beeswax Wraps 101 — Plastic-Free Food Storage with Hive to Home 1:01:21

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Let your reusables look reused. In this episode of Sustainable in the Suburbs, I’m joined by Chelsey Schmuland, the owner and maker behind Hive to Home in Nova Scotia. Chelsey creates beautiful handmade beeswax wraps as a sustainable, renewable alternative to plastic food storage — but that’s just the beginning. She’s also a backyard chicken keeper…

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12: How to Quit Using Amazon — and Why You Should 18:09

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We know it’s a problem, we just don’t know how to stop. Here’s how to start... In this episode of Sustainable in the Suburbs, I’m talking about how to quit Amazon — or at least drastically reduce your reliance on it — in a way that’s actually doable. We dig into the real costs of convenience, from environmental harm to the engineered scarcity of Am…

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What They Don’t Tell You About That Passive Income Business: The Hidden Cost for Women in Business 30:46

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Ready for ranty Sarah - cause this episode we’re heading into the BS arena of the passive business crowd and in particular those people selling affiliate, or multi-level marketing (MLM), schemes, and why they're not the “passive income” business model you’ve been promised. If you’ve ever been tempted by “the dream” you know the one: flexible work-f…