"We're not pushing for perfection — we're pushing for progress."

This episode of What The Nell, The EcoPreneur's Edge, gets personal and practical with guest Coley Klinepeter, a mother of two who recently made a bold leap from career to full-time parenting. Hosts Nell and Mikee dive deep into the real-life challenges of sustainability in the home — from meal prepping and clean living to the pressures of judgment on social media and the mental load of trying to do it all.

Coley opens up about her health journey, the shift in her family’s dynamics, and the emotional side of choosing sustainability without losing your mind — or your scent nostalgia. It's an unfiltered, empowering conversation for every parent (or future parent) who's ever asked: “Am I doing enough?”

Whether you’re juggling work and kids or trying to figure out which clean products are actually worth it, this episode offers relatable advice, candid moments, and sustainable wisdom without the pressure.

Chapters:

02:01 – Coley’s motherhood journey and why she left her career to stay at home

04:46 – Health, fitness, and body image after pregnancy

06:08 – “I’m not perfect” – the pressure of being ‘clean’ all the time

07:17 – Cheat meals, balance, and realistic healthy living

08:38 – Social media judgment in parenting and screen time choices

10:34 – The shift in sustainable habits after becoming a stay-at-home mom

14:33 – Physical health as the foundation of life sustainability

16:26 – Coley's biggest sustainability challenge with her kids

18:08 – Clean products vs. affordability and decision fatigue

20:00 – Non-negotiables in clean living: laundry, shampoo, home safety

22:15 – Sustainability vs. practicality in professional settings

23:37 – Pet peeves: lack of availability, product performance, and nostalgia

26:52 – Scent, memory, and the hidden toxicity of fragrances

30:50 – Fragrance transparency and making mindful product choices

31:51 – Final thoughts: consistency over perfection in sustainable parenting

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