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Welcome to The Eco-Minded Mama Podcast, your all-inclusive roadmap to creating a life that is truly sustainable: saving you money, reducing waste, and easing your stress! Hosted by a mama & coach, Katie Kurpanek, this podcast holds space for you to nurture yourself with compassion, motivate yourself with encouragement, and empower yourself with practical tips for eco-friendly motherhood. Each week, you will learn and grow with the education, community, understanding, and basic skills needed to implement the 5 Pillars of Sustainable Living into your life and become the powerful, eco-minded mama you want to be!

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Welcome to The Eco-Minded Mama Podcast, your all-inclusive roadmap to creating a life that is truly sustainable: saving you money, reducing waste, and easing your stress! Hosted by a mama & coach, Katie Kurpanek, this podcast holds space for you to nurture yourself with compassion, motivate yourself with encouragement, and empower yourself with practical tips for eco-friendly motherhood. Each week, you will learn and grow with the education, community, understanding, and basic skills needed to implement the 5 Pillars of Sustainable Living into your life and become the powerful, eco-minded mama you want to be!

    Raising Eco-Advocates: You Are Their Greatest Influencer

    Raising Eco-Advocates: You Are Their Greatest Influencer

    Hey there, mamas! In this episode of The Eco-Minded Mama Podcast, we're exploring the incredible influence parents have in raising environmentally conscious kids. As a former teacher-turned-coach & mama, I've witnessed firsthand the transformative power of parental guidance in shaping children's attitudes towards sustainability.

    Through heartfelt anecdotes and candid reflections, I share why you—yes, YOU—are your child's greatest influencer when it comes to caring for the planet. Tune in for inspiring stories and actionable insights as we embark on this journey of raising little eco-advocates together. Don't miss out on empowering content that will help you leave a positive legacy of sustainability for your family and future generations!

    Resources mentioned in episode:
    Find all the support you need and build meaningful friendships by joining The Eco-Minded Mama Collective -- let's raise our families together!Support the show
    Ready for more guidance right now?? Visit www.ecomindedmama.com to download your free guide to help you save $2,000 hiding in your kitchen, plus a bunch of other resources!

    Follow us on Instagram & TikTok @ecomindedmama

    • 8 min
    Managing Mama Overwhelm: Expert Insights with Licensed Therapist-Tiffani Domokos

    Managing Mama Overwhelm: Expert Insights with Licensed Therapist-Tiffani Domokos

    Welcome back to our conversation with licensed therapist and parent coach, Tiffani Domokos! This is Part 2. 
    In Part 1, just before this episode, we discussed strategies for identifying the root challenges that continually trip up our progress when building new habits and how to reinforce the changes we want to see. 

    Today, we’re going to unpack the concept of mama-overwhelm and how to manage this while caring for our families and our own nervous systems. 


    I’m Katie – a mama, coach & podcaster focused on supporting eco-minded mamas to live sustainably: saving thousands of dollars and living a life that is in alignment with their core values so they can care for their families and their environment! Let’s get into Part 2 of our conversation… 

    Resources Mentioned in the Episode:
    Tiffani's website, monthly newsletter, and more: https://linktr.ee/tiffani.domokosSign up to receive Tiffani's Managing Mama Overwhelm workshop recording: Https://pages.tiffanidomokos.com/mamaoverwhelmJoin our online community over in The Eco-Minded Mama Collective where we support each other with monthly challenges, giveaways, member makeovers, and cultivate lasting friendships while we raise our eco-minded families together! 

    Support the show
    Ready for more guidance right now?? Visit www.ecomindedmama.com to download your free guide to help you save $2,000 hiding in your kitchen, plus a bunch of other resources!

    Follow us on Instagram & TikTok @ecomindedmama

    • 13 min
    Reinforcing Habits: Practical Tips for Busy Moms with Licensed Therapist- Tiffani Domokos

    Reinforcing Habits: Practical Tips for Busy Moms with Licensed Therapist- Tiffani Domokos

    How many times have you found yourself frustrated when you set out new goals or new habits you want to maintain in your life, and then chasing after them just feels impossible? Long-lasting change is hard enough to reach as one person, but when you’re also juggling the busyness of #momlife, work, meals, diaper changes, school drop-off/pick-up, etc – any kind of change can feel absolutely draining! 
    Maybe you’ve been here before or you’re currently in the struggle now – wanting to build new habits and yet something keeps holding you back or tripping you up... 
    In today’s episode, we’re going to tackle this challenge head-on and empower you with tangible ways to reinforce the change you want to make in your life! 

    Hi, I’m Katie – a mama, coach & podcaster focused on supporting eco-minded mamas to live sustainably: saving thousands of dollars and living a life that is in alignment with their core values so they can care for their families and their environment! I’m here today with Tiffani Domokos, licensed therapist and parent coach, and we’re so happy to have her back on the show to support you in reaching your goals! Let’s get into it…

    Resources Mentioned in the Episode:
    Tiffani's website, monthly newsletter, and more: https://linktr.ee/tiffani.domokosJoin our online community over in The Eco-Minded Mama Collective where we support each other with monthly challenges, giveaways, member makeovers, and cultivate lasting friendships while we raise our eco-minded families together! 

    Support the show
    Ready for more guidance right now?? Visit www.ecomindedmama.com to download your free guide to help you save $2,000 hiding in your kitchen, plus a bunch of other resources!

    Follow us on Instagram & TikTok @ecomindedmama

    • 15 min
    How We Saved $6,500 in 1 Year with a Baby: 3 Steps

    How We Saved $6,500 in 1 Year with a Baby: 3 Steps

    The average family spends over $9,000 in their baby’s first year, and that does not include childcare! When my husband and I became first-time parents in 2020, we saved over $6,500 in our baby’s first year and have continued to save thousands more since with sustainable swaps!

    For many of you listening, growing your family may be one of the most thrilling, wonderful times of your life – and it also will be one of the most expensive. There’s no getting around it, baby’s aren’t cheap, and when you live in a country like the U.S. without much support… well… it can cause a lot of anxiety.

    Hi, I’m Katie – a mama, coach & podcaster who has saved thousands of dollars through everyday routines that are supporting both the earth and my family, and I want to help you do the same! Let’s get into it… 

    Resources mentioned in episode:
    Baby Center: Baby Cost CalculatorSolid Starts: Baby-Led WeaningFOLLOW OUR EXACT SUCCESS PATH FOR SAVING $1,000'S THROUGH THE 5 PILLARS OF SUSTAINABLE LIVING AND FIND SUPPORT HEREPotty-Train Your Baby/Toddler with EC!Get your baby out of diapers in HALF the time using "Go Diaper Free" Elimination Communication!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show
    Ready for more guidance right now?? Visit www.ecomindedmama.com to download your free guide to help you save $2,000 hiding in your kitchen, plus a bunch of other resources!

    Follow us on Instagram & TikTok @ecomindedmama

    • 11 min
    From Eco-Stress to Eco-Success: The 5 Pillars of Sustainable Living

    From Eco-Stress to Eco-Success: The 5 Pillars of Sustainable Living

    Do you ever find yourself wondering how you, as one individual person, could actually make a dent in the earth’s carbon footprint – especially when you’re up against giant wasteful corporations and carbon emissions that you have no control over? 
    Do you find yourself worried about the kind of future our kids will inherit but feel totally powerless to change it? 
    Hi, I’m Katie – a mama, coach & podcaster who has walked both paths of eco-stress and success, and I’ve found 5 ways to have the biggest impact on our environment, while also saving thousands of dollars through everyday routines that are supporting both the earth and my family, and I want to help you do the same! Let’s get into it… 

    Resources mentioned in episode:
    Check out our visual Success Path to master the 5 Pillars of Sustainable Living and find out what stage of Eco-Minded Mamahood you are currently!

    Support the show
    Ready for more guidance right now?? Visit www.ecomindedmama.com to download your free guide to help you save $2,000 hiding in your kitchen, plus a bunch of other resources!

    Follow us on Instagram & TikTok @ecomindedmama

    • 7 min
    Are You an Eco-Minded Mama? Welcome to the Podcast!

    Are You an Eco-Minded Mama? Welcome to the Podcast!

    Are you an eco-minded mama?? Let's find out... 
    Welcome to The Eco-Minded Mama Podcast! In this relaunch episode, Katie Kurpanek invites you to explore the journey of eco-conscious parenting and sustainable living. Reflecting back on how a personal trauma led to something brand new and beautiful, Katie shares her vision for the podcast and the inspiration behind the rebranding. 

    Discover what it means to be an eco-minded mama and how small, intentional changes can lead to significant impact for the planet, your family, and your budget. Join us as we embark on a transformative journey towards sustainable living, one step at a time. 

    Hit subscribe to stay tuned for weekly episodes packed with inspiration, tips, and encouragement as your raise your eco-minded family!
    Support the show
    Ready for more guidance right now?? Visit www.ecomindedmama.com to download your free guide to help you save $2,000 hiding in your kitchen, plus a bunch of other resources!

    Follow us on Instagram & TikTok @ecomindedmama

    • 7 min

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