Talking in Spirals

Brennan Kai and Maria Watkins
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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. TalkingInSpirals@gmail.com

  1. 06/06/2025

    Always & Forever: A Love Letter to Secondhand Shopping

    30: 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 our commitment to buying used, our go-to thrifting tips for finding the good stuff, and some of our favorite secondhand scores over the years. Whether you're a seasoned thrifter or curious about getting started, this episode is packed with inspiration, practical advice, and a little secondhand magic. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Shoutout to this episode's sponsor, ⁠Flora Flora Co⁠, who makes handcrafted botanical essentials for softer hair, healthier scalp, & a cleaner earth with every wash. Use the code SPIRALS15 to save on your purchase. Want to sponsor the next episode? Email TalkingInSpirals@gmail.com

    51 min

  2. 05/23/2025

    How to Stay Afloat in a World That Feels Heavy

    29: 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 stay quiet? When is it okay to post something light and joyful, without it feeling like a betrayal of everything else in the world? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Shoutout to this episode's sponsor, Flora Flora Co, who makes handcrafted botanical essentials for softer hair, healthier scalp, & a cleaner earth with every wash. Use the code SPIRALS15 to save on your purchase. Want to sponsor the next episode? Email TalkingInSpirals@gmail.com

    1h 6m

  3. 05/09/2025

    From Perfection to Progress: The Evolution of Zero Waste

    28: 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 has changed over the last 10 years, and how habits have shifted. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Shoutout to this episode's sponsor, ⁠Suri⁠, who makes sustainable electric toothbrushes with recyclable, plant-based heads. Use the code SPIRALS to save on your purchase. Want to sponsor the next episode? Email TalkingInSpirals@gmail.com

    1h 8m

  4. 04/25/2025

    Surviving in This Economy

    27: 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 using resources readily available to us. We will get through this together! We chat about utilizing YouTube, using what you have, and replacing shopping hobbies. Leave a comment with your best money saving tip! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Shoutout to this episode's sponsor, Suri, who makes sustainable electric toothbrushes with recyclable, plant-based heads. Use the code SPIRALS to save on your purchase. Want to sponsor the next episode? Email TalkingInSpirals@gmail.com

    1h 7m

  5. 04/11/2025

    Nature, Community & Action: A Guide to Earth Month

    26: 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. Whether you're looking to volunteer, build a greener lifestyle, or simply find new ways to appreciate the environment, this episode is for you! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Shoutout to this episode's sponsor, ⁠Aerflo⁠, who makes a carbonation water bottle that transforms still into sparkling water. Use the code SPIRALS15 to save on your purchase. Want to sponsor the next episode? Email TalkingInSpirals@gmail.com

    40 min

  6. 03/28/2025

    More Stuff, More Problems: Deconstructing Overconsumption

    25: 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 overconsumption on young people. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Shoutout to this episode's sponsor, Aerflo, who makes a carbonation water bottle that transforms still into sparkling water. Use the code SPIRALS15 to save on your purchase. Want to sponsor the next episode? Email TalkingInSpirals@gmail.com Episode marked explicit due to swearing

    1h 6m

  7. 03/14/2025

    Conscious Consumerism—What's In Our Homes?

    24: 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 align with our values. Curious to explore these brands for yourself? Tune in, take notes, and check out the links in our show notes to support ethical, sustainable, and high-quality products! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Shoutout to this episode's sponsor, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Livelihood⁠ who makes beautiful, sustainable swaps. Use the code TALKINGINSPIRALS to save on your purchase. Head to our ⁠instagram⁠ to enter into our giveaway! Want to sponsor the next episode? Email TalkingInSpirals@gmail.com

    1h 8m

  8. 02/28/2025

    Conscious Consumerism—What’s in Our Bathrooms?

    23: 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 care and skincare to shower essentials, period products, and even bidets—we're sharing our go-to brands that align with our values. Curious to explore these brands for yourself? Tune in, take notes, and check out the links in our show notes to support ethical, sustainable, and high-quality products! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Shoutout to this episode's sponsor, ⁠⁠⁠Livelihood who makes beautiful, sustainable swaps. Use the code TALKINGINSPIRALS to save on your purchase. Head to our instagram to enter into our giveaway! Want to sponsor the next episode? Email TalkingInSpirals@gmail.com *episode marked explicit due to swearing

    1h 20m
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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. TalkingInSpirals@gmail.com

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  • Creator
    Brennan Kai and Maria Watkins
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    31
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Brennan Kai and Maria Watkins
  • Show Website
    Talking in Spirals