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Hosted by Cynthia Barstow · health · EN-US
ShelfSense: Stories Behind Our Stuff is where Cynthia Barstow brings together natural products change-makers sharing their stories with younger generations, so together they can help make sense of what’s on our shelves. Along the way, they reveal how the choices we make — from food to fashion, beauty to beverages — impact our health, our wellness, and our planet.
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Signup to Generate a PitchShelfSense: Stories Behind Our Stuff is where Cynthia Barstow brings together natural products change-makers sharing their stories with younger generations, so together they can help make sense of what’s on our shelves. Along the way, they reveal how the choices we make, from food to fashion, beauty to beverages, impact our health, our wellness, and our planet.
ShelfSense: Stories Behind Our Stuff is hosted by Cynthia Barstow. The show has published 40 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "The Justin's Back Story" (20 October 2026, 34 minutes), "Fair Trade Matters" (6 October 2026, 31 minutes), and ""LOCAL" WORKS for all of us." (22 September 2026, 28 minutes).
ShelfSense: Stories Behind Our Stuff publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 25 minutes across 40 episodes.
Booking probability for ShelfSense: Stories Behind Our Stuff is 32%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. ShelfSense: Stories Behind Our Stuff requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. ShelfSense: Stories Behind Our Stuff's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for ShelfSense: Stories Behind Our Stuff are Snacks, Coffee & Other Foods and Soaps, Cleaners & Cosmetics. ShelfSense: Stories Behind Our Stuff has a health audience.
Cynthia Barstow hosts ShelfSense: Stories Behind Our Stuff, a health podcast with 40 episodes published.
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Episode #4
What started with a food processor in a Boulder, Colorado, kitchen became one of the most recognizable brands in the natural foods aisle. Justin Gold turned his homemade nut butters into Justin’s, a company known not...
Episode #3
What does Fair Trade really mean when we see it on the shelf—and how much difference can one little label actually make? In this episode, Cynthia is joined by Paul Rice, founder of Fair Trade USA and author of the new...
Episode #2
At a time when food recalls are making us think more about where our food comes from and how far it travels to reach us, this episode of ShelfSense looks at a different model. I talk with Kristin Howard, General Manager...
Episode #1
David Bronner shares with Cynthia and Gen Z Voice Emma Cosaboom how one family-owned soap company became a powerful model for purpose-driven business. From fair trade and regenerative organic sourcing to living wages...
Episode #36
IMHO (In My Humble Opinion) has been a short series of episodes to answer questions listeners and my students have had. in this episode, I share the context for decisions about who and what companies to have on the...
Episode #35
IMHO (In My Humble Opinion) is a new series of short episodes where I answer some of the questions I’ve been asked since launching ShelfSense. In this episode, I share my journey into the natural and organic products...
Episode #33
Wild-harvested ingredients are found in everything from herbal teas and supplements to skincare—but how do you know they were gathered in a way that protects both nature and the people who harvest them? In this episode...
Episode #32
Healthy skin starts with what you put on it every day. In this episode, Cynthia is joined by annmarie Skincare CEO Rachel Pachivas and Gen Z voice Izzy Desrosiers to explore clean skincare, mineral vs chemical, and the...
Episode #31
With reports suggesting one of the most active tick seasons in years and new questions emerging about some conventional bug-repellent ingredients, many people are wondering how to protect themselves and their families...
Episode #30
What happens when a mission-driven founder refuses to abandon the planet and the people behind our products? Seth Goldman joins Shelf Sense to talk about the evolution from Honest Tea to Just Ice Tea, and why purpose...
Episode #29
We spend a third of our lives sleeping… but most of us have never stopped to ask what’s actually inside the mattress beneath us. In this episode of Shelf Sense, Cynthia Barstow is joined by Arin Schultz, Chief Growth...
Episode #28
What does it really take to keep our orange juice organic? A lot and it goes on behind the scenes and in the groves - it might even mean inviting wasps in for a visit. In this episode, Cynthia sits down with Matt...
Episode #27
In Jungle to Shelf: The Medicine Hunter Story, I sit down with Chris Kilham—and Gen Z voice Samira Krol—to trace the remarkable journey of botanicals from remote forests and indigenous communities to the products we...
ShelfSense: Stories Behind Our Stuff
It’s the hottest new functional beverage that is truly refreshing. In this episode of ShelfSense: Stories Behind Our Stuff, Cynthia Barstow sits down with Erik Ramstad, farmer and founder of Farmwell Drinks, along with...
Episode #25
Milk is one of the most familiar foods on our shelves—but today, it’s also one of the most questioned. In this episode, Cynthia sits down with Stephanie Alexandre, Farmer Owner and passionate advocate for nutrient-dense...
Episode #24
Every spring, magic happens in the forests of the Northeast. As the days warm and the nights stay cold, maple trees begin to flow — and the centuries-old ritual of maple sugaring begins. In this episode, Cynthia sits...
Episode #23
As the industry-only Natural Products Expo West begins today, the future of our grocery stores takes shape. Cynthia goes behind the scenes of the natural products industry’s most influential gathering with hosts Jessica...
Episode #22
Why can we trust organic cows? Cynthia sits down with Gary Hirshberg, Co-Founder and Chief Organic Optimist of Stonyfield Farm , alongside Gen Z voice Mari Averill , for a conversation that goes far beyond the dairy...
Episode #21
Tinned fish is everywhere—but is it actually a smart, sustainable protein? In this episode of ShelfSense, Cynthia Barstow sits down with Henry Lovejoy (EcoFish, Henry & Lisa’s, Freshé) to unpack what sustainability...
Episode #20
Since protein is hot right now, we wanted to go straight to the source of one of our go-to choices. In this episode, we sit down with mother (Annie) and daughter (Tessa) Diemand—second- and third-generation poultry...
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