Talking in Spirals
by Brennan Kai and Maria Watkins
Latest episode
Always & Forever: A Love Letter to Secondhand Shopping
Always & Forever: A Love Letter to Secondhand Shopping
About this podcast
Hi there and welcome to Talking in Spirals, hosted by Brennan & Maria, where we chat all about slow living. This podcast explores sustainability, conscious consumerism, minimalism, and so much more. Come hang out with us every other week and see if we’re spiraling.
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Episodes
The newest 20 of 31 episodes
- Always & Forever: A Love Letter to Secondhand Shopping · 51 min · Season 3 Episode 1030: In this episode, we dive deep into our love for thrifting and why secondhand shopping is more than just a budget-friendly choice — it’s a lifestyle. We share the why behind…
- How to Stay Afloat in a World That Feels Heavy · 1 h 5 min · Season 3 Episode 929: There have been a few heavy news weeks lately, so Maria & Brennan chat about how to protect their peace. How do we continue to show up, when do we speak out and when do we…
- From Perfection to Progress: The Evolution of Zero Waste · 1 h 7 min · Season 3 Episode 828: What were we like in the beginning of the zero waste movement—were we insufferable? Yes, probably. Maria & Brennan chat about how the sustainability and slow living movement…
- Surviving in This Economy · 1 h 7 min · Season 3 Episode 727: Maria & Brennan share their best money-saving tips to help survive the potential recession and current economic turmoil. These tips are also planet-centered and focus on…
- Nature, Community & Action: A Guide to Earth Month · 40 min · Season 3 Episode 626: In this Earth Month special, we dive into how you can make a real impact by joining local community organizations, reconnect with nature, and embrace sustainable living…
- More Stuff, More Problems: Deconstructing Overconsumption · 1 h 5 min · Season 3 Episode 525: We've lost the plot. Overconsumption is not normal, but instead has been normalized. In this episode, Maria & Brennan break down a video that shares the effects of…
- Conscious Consumerism—What's In Our Homes? · 1 h 7 min · Season 3 Episode 424: We are continuing from the last episode by doing a deep dive into the products we genuinely love and use daily in our kitchens and homes. We're sharing our go-to brands that…
- Conscious Consumerism—What’s in Our Bathrooms? · 1 h 19 min · Season 3 Episode 323: Although Brennan and Maria often discuss anti-consumerism, today’s episode is a deep dive into the products we genuinely love and use daily in our bathrooms. From personal…
- Enjoy Spending Time Together Without Spending a Dime · 48 min · Season 3 Episode 222: Contrary to popular belief, you can walk out of your house and spend time with your loved ones, without spending money! In this episode, Maria and Brennan share ideas on how…
- Crafting a Life You Love in the New Year · 1 h 20 min · Season 3 Episode 121: In this episode, Brennan and Maria dive into setting intentional routines and goals for the new year. From creating daily habits that align with your values, to making…
- Grieving What Could've Been & Moving Forward · 42 min · Season 2 Episode 1020: Brennan & Maria close out season two discussing the results of the 2024 presidential election in the United States and how to move forward. Connect with us…
- Save Money by Reducing Food Waste · 1 h 6 min · Season 2 Episode 119: Vote for people and planet, donate to hurricane relief funds, and also reduce food waste. Maria & Brennan chat all about ways to reduce food waste and preserve food, from…
- Avoiding Overconsumption This Holiday Season · 1 h 2 min · Season 2 Episode 818: The holidays generate more waste & overconsumption than any other time of year. Let's chat all about how to celebrate the holidays between October and January a little more…
- Hosting an Ecofriendly Wedding: Challenging Traditions & Expectations · 1 h 30 min · Season 2 Episode 717: Maria & Brennan dissect the world of ecofriendly weddings and challenging traditional expectations surrounding the big day. From venues to favors, flowers and more, we chat…
- Level Up Your Life · 58 min · Season 2 Episode 616: Let's chat all about positive life changes we've made in our 20s to set us up for success! Some of these changes have helped us get through some tough times & burnout…
- An Honest Conversation about Body Image · 1 h 22 min · Season 2 Episode 515: This one gets a bit emotional and a bit vulnerable. TW: Body Image, Eating Disorders, Health Anxiety, Mental Health. Take care of yourselves, and feel free to skip 🫶🏻 We…
- The Rise of Traditionalism & Becoming Self Sustainable · 54 min · Season 2 Episode 414: The housing crisis, sourdough bagels, and the unrealistic standards set by internet tradwives—the perfect combo! Join us as we do a deep dive into the rise of traditionalism…
- The Hot Girl Hamster Wheel · 58 min · Season 2 Episode 313: Let's chat about the expectations placed on women to conform to beauty standards! We discuss the "Hot Girl Hamster Wheel," overconsumption, double standards and money spent…
- Navigating Climate-Conscious Financial Wellness · 49 min · Season 2 Episode 212: All about our never-ending journey to sustainable financial wellness. Maria & Brennan break down the steps they take to ensure financial wellness with climate friendly banks…
- Building a Community You Love · 1 h 1 min · Season 2 Episode 111: TIS is back for season two—chatting all about building a community, with some chaos of course. Brennan & Maria catch up on life updates and talk all about Mango Season and…
