The Sustainable Hive

Episode 43: Bee Joyful For Life

Bee Joyful is stepping into a new chapter. In this episode, Jess shares the heart behind the shift, reflects on how the journey began with her kids, and explains how the mission continues online and through the podcast…rooted in intention, community, and care.

Episode 42: Before Convenience Took Over

In this episode, Jess breaks down how convenience culture and single-use plastics reshaped our habits and why Bee Joyful is returning to simpler, 1950s-era values like reuse, quality, and intentional living to reduce waste and protect our planet.

Episode 41: Why Simple Still Works

In this episode of The Sustainable Hive, we reflect on the beauty of keeping things simple…simple ingredients, simple solutions, and choices that feel good to live with. A thoughtful close to the year, and a quiet nod to what’s coming next.

Episode 40: Holiday Stress & Mental Load

Feeling burned out by holiday expectations and consumer culture? This episode explores holiday stress, mental load, over consumption, and mental health – offering gentle ways to reduce pressure, reconnect with what matters, and care for yourself during a heavy season.

Episode 39: Creating Traditions Without Stuff

Learn how to create meaningful holiday traditions without spending money or adding clutter. This episode explores low cost, low waste, family traditions, memory making ideas, and how experiences can outlast any gift.