Every Wednesday on the Hippie Haven podcast, learn how to live harmoniously with yourself, others & the planet. We talk about all things hippie, including eating vegan, reducing your trash, starting an ethical business, eco-activism, gardening, beekeeping, tiny house living, and so much more.

My guest today is Cait Flanders. She's the author of Wall Street Journal best seller, The Year of Less. Her new book, Adventures in Opting Out is a field guide to opting out of expectations, changing paths and leading a more intentional life. Cait's story has been shared in the New York Times, The Guardian oprah.com, Tree-hugger, Forbes and more. She always has an adventure in the calendar, and she believes in leaving every place better than she found it. Today we're talking about Cait's personal shopping ban, finding out what your personal values are, how to take risks, and how to live a life, more aligned with your beliefs.

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The Hippie Haven Podcast is hosted by Callee - a zero waste activist & business owner. Formerly a translator for the US Navy, Callee was honorably discharged as a conscientious objector in 2017 following an episode of severe depression & alcoholism fueled by not living in alignment with her core values. That same year, at age 23, she started Bestowed Essentials, a handmade line of eco-friendly beauty & home products that are now stocked in over 100 stores around the US & Canada. Callee began hosting this free podcast in August 2018, as well as speaking at events and teaching educational workshops across the country, as part of her life mission to arm you with the knowledge & tools you need to spark positive change in your community. In December 2019, she opened The Hippie Haven in Rapid City, South Dakota - a zero waste retail store & community space with a little free library - the first of its kind in the state. 

Follow along on Instagram - @hippie.ceo & @hippiehavenshop & @bestowedessentials
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Read this episode's transcript at www.hippiehavenpodcast.com/104