Lisa Karandat's guest appearances

Lisa Karandat

The Simplicity Sessions

The Joyous Health Podcast

Meghan Telpner

Joy McCarthy

Julie Daniluk

Jeffrey Smith

Ashleigh Norris

Josh Gitalis

Susan Baker

Rachel Molenda

Jenn Pike

Alexa Monahan

Marni Wasserman

Renata Taravski

Nadine Artemis

Maggie Berghoff

Tommy Caldwell

OwlTail

Joining Joy and Walker on today’s episode are Lisa Karandat and Alexa Monahan, the founders of Good Juju, which makes all-natural, zero-waste products for your body and home that are good for both you and the planet. Their aim is to clean our daily routines by removing unnecessary plastic while providing premium alternatives -  zero waste with zero compromise. Lisa and Alexa are passionate about natural health, the environment, and change. They believe we all have the power to effect real change, and that power lies in the choices we make every day.    Lisa and Alexa deep dive into plastic and how our everyday purchases are impacting the planet. They break down the most shocking statistics related to our overconsumption of plastic, the worst single-use plastic offenders, and how this issue directly impacts not just the environment, but also our health. They discuss the life cycle of plastic, dirty versus clean energy, and the dangers of using fossil fuels and fracking. Lisa and Alexa offer alternatives to popular single-use plastic items, such as straws and plastic wrap. They tell Joy and Walker about their commitment not to use any plastic in their business, and they describe some of their top products, including laundry strips, dryer balls, and organic hair care. Today’s conversation is a powerful reminder that now is the time to step up to create a better future for our planet, and we can start by making small, but important, changes in our day-to-day lives.   Episode Highlights:  Lisa has spent over 20 years as a marketing and business professional, with over half that time in the natural health industry Alexa is a 25-year veteran of the retail health food industry in Canada, and one of the founders of Nature’s Fare Markets Reducing plastic consumption Overdependence on plastic has endangered the planet and our health Life cycle of plastic and its devastating carbon footprint Dirty energy versus clean energy Fossil fuels and fracking Environmental injustice When plastic enters the environment, it becomes microplastics Coral reefs are dying off and it is becoming increasingly difficult for the ocean to act as a sequester for carbon Impacts on wildlife Alternatives to single-use plastics What you put on your body is just as important as what you put in your body ‘No plastic’ is one of the tenants of their brand Mindset change to invest in better quality items that are better for you and the environment Good Juju laundry detergent strips and hair products Clothing is also a huge source of waste Dryer balls can help reduce your energy costs    Resources:   Find their zero-waste laundry strips in the Joyous Shop! Good Juju Homepage  Use code JOYOUSHEALTH10 for 10% off.    Follow Good Juju on Instagram   More about Joyous Health:     Check out our award-winning blog Joyous Health    Check out Joy’s bestselling cookbooks   Follow Joyous Health on Instagram   Find Joyous Health on Facebook   Learn more about  The Joyous Health Business Program    Check out our full line of Natural &amp; Organic Haircare and Body Care.   Join Joy’s Hair Care Challenge at Natural Hair Care Challenge  ·   Explore Joyous Health Kids at Joyous Health Kids

Joining Joy and Walker on today’s episode are Lisa Karandat and Alexa Monahan, the founders of Good Juju, which makes all-natural, zero-waste products for your body and home that are good for both you and the planet. Their aim is to clean our daily routines by removing unnecessary plastic while providing premium alternatives -  zero waste with zero compromise. Lisa and Alexa are passionate about natural health, the environment, and change. They believe we all have the power to effect real change, and that power lies in the choices we make every day.  Lisa and Alexa deep dive into plastic and how our everyday purchases are impacting the planet. They break down the most shocking statistics related to our overconsumption of plastic, the worst single-use plastic offenders, and how this issue directly impacts not just the environment, but also our health. They discuss the life cycle of plastic, dirty versus clean energy, and the dangers of using fossil fuels and fracking. Lisa and Alexa offer alternatives to popular single-use plastic items, such as straws and plastic wrap. They tell Joy and Walker about their commitment not to use any plastic in their business, and they describe some of their top products, including laundry strips, dryer balls, and organic hair care. Today’s conversation is a powerful reminder that now is the time to step up to create a better future for our planet, and we can start by making small, but important, changes in our day-to-day lives. Episode Highlights: <ul> <li>Lisa has spent over 20 years as a marketing and business professional, with over half that time in the natural health industry</li> <li>Alexa is a 25-year veteran of the retail health food industry in Canada, and one of the founders of <a href="https://www.naturesfare.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nature’s Fare Markets</a></li> <li>Reducing plastic consumption</li> <li>Overdependence on plastic has endangered the planet and our health</li> <li>Life cycle of plastic and its devastating carbon footprint</li> <li>Dirty energy versus clean energy</li> <li>Fossil fuels and fracking</li> <li>Environmental injustice</li> <li>When plastic enters the environment, it becomes microplastics</li> <li>Coral reefs are dying off and it is becoming increasingly difficult for the ocean to act as a sequester for carbon</li> <li>Impacts on wildlife</li> <li>Alternatives to single-use plastics</li> <li>What you put on your body is just as important as what you put in your body</li> <li>‘No plastic’ is one of the tenants of their brand</li> <li>Mindset change to invest in better quality items that are better for you and the environment</li> <li>Good Juju laundry detergent strips and hair products</li> <li>Clothing is also a huge source of waste</li> <li>Dryer balls can help reduce your energy costs</li> </ul> Resources: Find their zero-waste <a href="https://shopjoyoushealth.com/laundry-strips-unscented/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">laundry strips in the Joyous Shop!</a> <a href="https://hellogoodjuju.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Good Juju Homepage</a>  Use code JOYOUSHEALTH10 for 10% off.  Follow Good Juju on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/hellogoodjuju_/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> More about Joyous Health:  <ul> <li>  Check out our award-winning blog <a href="https://www.joyoushealth.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Joyous Health </a></li> <li>  Check out <a href="https://www.joyoushealth.com/books" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Joy’s bestselling cookbooks</a></li> <li>  Follow Joyous Health on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/joyoushealth/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a></li> <li>  Find Joyous Health on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/joyoushealth.ca" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a></li> <li>  Learn more about <a href="https://www.joyoushealth.com/62-joyu-program-joyous-health-business-program" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The Joyous Health Business Program </a></li> <li>  Check out our full line of <a href="https://www.joyoushealth.com/shop" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Natural &amp; Organic Haircare and Body Care.</a></li> <li>  Join Joy’s Hair Care Challenge at <a href="https://hi.joyoushealth.com/hairchallenge" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Natural Hair Care Challenge</a></li> </ul> ·   Explore Joyous Health Kids at <a href="https://hi.joyoushealth.com/kids" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Joyous Health Kids</a>

54: Reducing Plastic Consumption with Good Juju Founders Lisa Karandat and Alexa Monahan

Welcome to another episode of the Simplicity Project! Today I am having an amazing conversation with Lisa Karandat &amp; Alexa Monahan from Good JuJu. Lisa and Alexa founded Good Juju to inspire and empower people to make small, incremental changes to their daily routine, with the hope that together we can change the world. They spent years working in the natural health industry, and have witnessed the power that pure, natural ingredients have on our health each and every day. They believe that what you put on your body is equally as important as what you put in your body. They also know that our daily choices matter, on a micro and macro level. For example, they've seen firsthand how beneficial organic farming is not only for the quality of ingredients it produces but also for the quality of the soil and the environment overall. They have also learned how destructive and unnecessary single-use plastics are to our health, the environment, and the future of our planet. Lisa and Alexa are passionate about natural health, about the environment, and they are passionate about change. They know that the journey to zero waste can feel overwhelming. You may feel like you don't know where to begin, fear you won't do it properly, or that you'll have to sacrifice quality or performance – but none of this is true. As Anne-Marie Bonneau says, "We don't need a handful of people doing zero waste perfectly. We need millions of people doing it imperfectly." Here are the main topics of this much-needed conversation:  Lisa and Alexa share how they got involved in the natural health business. Lisa and Alexa share the reasons why Good Juju came into existence. Good Juju’s shampoo and conditioners are formulated along with a naturopath and a hairdresser. Good Juju’s laundry strips. How your body is impacted by toxic ingredients. Why are Good Juju’s products mostly compostable? How to use a shampoo and conditioner bar. Best way to store your bars. How you can make an impact with the choices that you make every day. The great benefits to your health from avoiding plastic.    You can make a difference, just take action! Start with the good and you will see how easy it is! Wishing more simplicity and ease in all that you do!   You can connect to this episode on iTunes, Spotify, or Stitcher by searching The Simplicity Sessions, or visiting www.jennpike.com/podcast.   Learn more about Lisa Karandat &amp; Alexa Monahan:  Good Juju Good Juju on Instagram Good Juju on Facebook   Online working with Jenn: To register for my signature program The Hormone Project and work with me 1:1 to support your health, hormones, and more, please join the waitlist at www.jennpike.com/thehormoneproject.   You can now start this program at any time, take it at your own pace, and have a live group, weekly coaching classes, with me and my team as well. You will get lifetime access to the program, starting with a 1:1 session with me, testing, classes, core modules, my recipes, exercise calendar, and masterclass series. We are waiting for you to join the Hormone Project!   The Synced Program is now available for registration, learn how to tune your body to the lunar cycle, and acquire a multidisciplinary approach to balance your body in less than 30 minutes a day! This is a membership site where you will get lifetime access to more than 60 classes according to each phase, plus the masterclasses I give every month.   Learn more about our amazing show partners Good JuJu actually means good energy, good karma. The founders of Good Juju created shampoo and conditioner bars and everything is about zero waste and zero impact to our environment, and not only talking about the planet, but in regards to your own body environment including your immune system, gut, fertility, and endocrine system. The bar I use is the  Oily to Fine Hair and it has been a game-changer! With organic ingredients that even promote your hair growth, the conditioner bar is marvellous as well. One little bar is equivalent to three bottles of any commercial shampoo. While shopping at Good JuJu use code JENNPIKE10 for 10% off  your orders.   Create a more simple life with Saint Francis Herb Farm products. You can purchase Saint Francis Herb Farm’s products online using the code Jennpike15 and save 15% off all of your purchases or directly in your closest Health Food Store.   Remember you can bundle products while purchasing Skin Essense Organics amazing products. They have an amazing 4 piece Facial Care Set that is a total treat for your skin during these winter months, and you can presonalize each product according to your skin type! While shopping at Skin Essence enter the code jennpike20 in your first order for 20% OFF your purchase and jennpike15 for 15% OFF in all your following orders.www.skinessence.ca — Canada  www.skinessenceorganics.com — USA and International.   If you are wondering what to take after the holidays to set yourself back on track,  SUNWARRIOR’s Liquid Light Fulvic Acid is the right thing for you, it has over 73 minerals, it will boost your energy, help your digestion, and it is plant based. When buying at SUNWARRIOR use the code simplicity2020 and save 10% off your purchase.   Here is one tip from me to you! I have to confess that I have a couple of days where my digestive system was feeling off, and that is not normal for me. Was it something that I ate? I gave myself time to reflect and realize that I am now creating some exciting new projects and consequently I am not consuming enough food, my creative side tends to overrule my normal eating habits.   I went to my cabinet and took ginger liquid tincture that helps with upset stomach and any digestive issues. I used some fizzy water, stirred out about 50% of the bubbles, added a couple of milliliters of the ginger tincture, and squeezed a little lime in. I sipped on it and in less than 1 hour, felt such a big difference!   Learn more about Jenn’s work: Jenn Pike  Ignite your Life with Jenn Pike The Hormone Project The Simplicity Project Shop for books, DVDs, programs, and much more! http://www.jennpike.com/  Simplicity TV on Youtube   Quotes: “If you know better, you have to do better.” “Choose products that are good for you and for the planet.” “Only 9% of the things that can be recycled actually get recycled.” “One shampoo bar lasts up to 75 washes.” “Half of all the plastic that has been produced on Earth happened in the last 20 years, this is the result of our high consumer habits.” “What you put on your body is equally as important as what you put in your body.” “We inhale or ingest a credit card worth of plastic a week.”   Additional Information About Jenn: Jenn studied and graduated with honors in Human Anatomy and Physiology with such a passion that it propelled her to continue her education over many years. Jenn is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist, Medical Exercise Specialist, Registered Yoga Instructor and Faculty of the Toronto Yoga Conference, Pre &amp; Post Natal Yoga Expert, STOTT Pilates trained instructor, Twist Sport Conditioning Coach, Spin Instructor Crossfit Level 1 Coaching, among other certifications she got along the way. She is also a guest Holistic Expert for Breakfast Television, Global, CHCH, Rogers Tv and writes columns for STRONG Fitness Magazine, iRun magazine, Savvy Mom and contributes to Inside Fitness Magazine, The Toronto Star and Sun. She is also a proud educator and ambassador to Genuine Health, Nature’s Emporium, and Juice Plus. Jenn is a proud mama to two beautiful souls and her best teachers of life. She resides on Lake Simcoe in Keswick with her husband and two children.  

Welcome to another episode of the Simplicity Project! Today I am having an amazing conversation with Lisa Karandat &amp; Alexa Monahan from <a href="https://hellogoodjuju.com/collections/all-products" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Good JuJu</a>. Lisa and Alexa founded Good Juju to inspire and empower people to make small, incremental changes to their daily routine, with the hope that together we can change the world. They spent years working in the natural health industry, and have witnessed the power that pure, natural ingredients have on our health each and every day. They believe that what you put on your body is equally as important as what you put in your body. They also know that our daily choices matter, on a micro and macro level. For example, they've seen firsthand how beneficial organic farming is not only for the quality of ingredients it produces but also for the quality of the soil and the environment overall. They have also learned how destructive and unnecessary single-use plastics are to our health, the environment, and the future of our planet. Lisa and Alexa are passionate about natural health, about the environment, and they are passionate about change. They know that the journey to zero waste can feel overwhelming. You may feel like you don't know where to begin, fear you won't do it properly, or that you'll have to sacrifice quality or performance – but none of this is true. As Anne-Marie Bonneau says, "We don't need a handful of people doing zero waste perfectly. We need millions of people doing it imperfectly." Here are the main topics of this much-needed conversation: <ul> <li>Lisa and Alexa share how they got involved in the natural health business.</li> <li>Lisa and Alexa share the reasons why Good Juju came into existence.</li> <li>Good Juju’s shampoo and conditioners are formulated along with a naturopath and a hairdresser.</li> <li>Good Juju’s laundry strips.</li> <li>How your body is impacted by toxic ingredients.</li> <li>Why are Good Juju’s products mostly compostable?</li> <li>How to use a shampoo and conditioner bar.</li> <li>Best way to store your bars.</li> <li>How you can make an impact with the choices that you make every day.</li> <li>The great benefits to your health from avoiding plastic.</li> </ul> You can make a difference, just take action! Start with the good and you will see how easy it is! Wishing more simplicity and ease in all that you do! You can connect to this episode on iTunes, Spotify, or Stitcher by searching The Simplicity Sessions, or visiting <a href="http://www.jennpike.com/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.jennpike.com/podcast</a>. Learn more about Lisa Karandat &amp; Alexa Monahan:  <a href="http://www.hellogoodjuju.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Good Juju</a> <a href="https://instagram.com/hellogoodjuju_" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Good Juju on Instagram</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/hellogoodjuju" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Good Juju on Facebook</a> Online working with Jenn: To register for my signature program The Hormone Project and work with me 1:1 to support your health, hormones, and more, please join the waitlist at <a href="http://www.jennpike.com/thehormoneproject" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.jennpike.com/thehormoneproject</a>. You can now start this program at any time, take it at your own pace, and have a live group, weekly coaching classes, with me and my team as well. You will get lifetime access to the program, starting with a 1:1 session with me, testing, classes, core modules, my recipes, exercise calendar, and masterclass series. We are waiting for you to join the <a href="http://www.jennpike.com/thehormoneproject" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hormone Project</a>! The <a href="https://jennpike.com/synced" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Synced Program</a> is now available for registration, learn how to tune your body to the lunar cycle, and acquire a multidisciplinary approach to balance your body in less than 30 minutes a day! This is a membership site where you will get lifetime access to more than 60 classes according to each phase, plus the masterclasses I give every month. Learn more about our amazing show partners <a href="https://hellogoodjuju.com/collections/all-products" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Good JuJu</a> actually means good energy, good karma. The founders of Good Juju created shampoo and conditioner bars and everything is about zero waste and zero impact to our environment, and not only talking about the planet, but in regards to your own body environment including your immune system, gut, fertility, and endocrine system. The bar I use is the <a href="https://hellogoodjuju.com/collections/shampoo-bars/products/shampoo-bar-fine-oily-hair" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Oily to Fine Hair</a> and it has been a game-changer! With organic ingredients that even promote your hair growth, the conditioner bar is marvellous as well. One little bar is equivalent to three bottles of any commercial shampoo. While shopping at <a href="https://hellogoodjuju.com/collections/all-products" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Good JuJu</a> use code JENNPIKE10 for 10% off  your orders. Create a more simple life with <a href="https://www.stfrancisherbfarm.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Saint Francis Herb Farm</a> products. You can purchase <a href="https://stfrancisherbfarm.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Saint Francis Herb Farm’s products</a> online using the code Jennpike15 and save 15% off all of your purchases or directly in your closest Health Food Store. Remember you can bundle products while purchasing Skin Essense Organics amazing products. They have an amazing 4 piece <a href="https://www.skinessenceorganics.com/shop/facial-care-set/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facial Care Set</a> that is a total treat for your skin during these winter months, and you can presonalize each product according to your skin type! While shopping at Skin Essence enter the code jennpike20 in your first order for 20% OFF your purchase and jennpike15 for 15% OFF in all your following orders.<a href="http://www.skinessence.ca/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.skinessence.ca</a> — Canada  <a href="http://www.skinessenceorganics.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.skinessenceorganics.com</a> — USA and International. If you are wondering what to take after the holidays to set yourself back on track, <a href="https://sunwarrior.com/products/us-liquid-light-946-4-ml-32-fl-oz-bottle" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> SUNWARRIOR’s Liquid Light Fulvic Acid</a> is the right thing for you, it has over 73 minerals, it will boost your energy, help your digestion, and it is plant based. When buying at <a href="https://sunwarrior.com/?aff=787" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SUNWARRIOR</a> use the code simplicity2020 and save 10% off your purchase. Here is one tip from me to you! I have to confess that I have a couple of days where my digestive system was feeling off, and that is not normal for me. Was it something that I ate? I gave myself time to reflect and realize that I am now creating some exciting new projects and consequently I am not consuming enough food, my creative side tends to overrule my normal eating habits. I went to my cabinet and took ginger liquid tincture that helps with upset stomach and any digestive issues. I used some fizzy water, stirred out about 50% of the bubbles, added a couple of milliliters of the ginger tincture, and squeezed a little lime in. I sipped on it and in less than 1 hour, felt such a big difference! Learn more about Jenn’s work: <a href="http://www.jennpike.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jenn Pike</a> <a href="http://jennpike.com/igniteyourlife" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ignite your Life with Jenn Pike</a> The <a href="http://www.jennpike.com/thehormoneproject" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hormone Project</a> The <a href="https://jennpike.com/shop/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Simplicity Project Shop</a> for books, DVDs, programs, and much more! <a href="http://www.jennpike.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.jennpike.com/</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFadt4YNH_3iQqFbY_M6fGtpomzi6sBBU" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Simplicity TV on Youtube</a> Quotes: “If you know better, you have to do better.” “Choose products that are good for you and for the planet.” “Only 9% of the things that can be recycled actually get recycled.” “One shampoo bar lasts up to 75 washes.” “Half of all the plastic that has been produced on Earth happened in the last 20 years, this is the result of our high consumer habits.” “What you put on your body is equally as important as what you put in your body.” “We inhale or ingest a credit card worth of plastic a week.” Additional Information About Jenn: Jenn studied and graduated with honors in Human Anatomy and Physiology with such a passion that it propelled her to continue her education over many years. Jenn is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist, Medical Exercise Specialist, Registered Yoga Instructor and Faculty of the Toronto Yoga Conference, Pre &amp; Post Natal Yoga Expert, STOTT Pilates trained instructor, Twist Sport Conditioning Coach, Spin Instructor Crossfit Level 1 Coaching, among other certifications she got along the way. She is also a guest Holistic Expert for Breakfast Television, Global, CHCH, Rogers Tv and writes columns for STRONG Fitness Magazine, iRun magazine, Savvy Mom and contributes to Inside Fitness Magazine, The Toronto Star and Sun. She is also a proud educator and ambassador to Genuine Health, Nature’s Emporium, and Juice Plus. Jenn is a proud mama to two beautiful souls and her best teachers of life. She resides on Lake Simcoe in Keswick with her husband and two children.

How to Choose Better for You and the Planet with Lisa Karandat and Alexa Monahan