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Hosted by Cynthia Barstow · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 35 episodes
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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.
Cynthia Barstow hosts ShelfSense: Stories Behind Our Stuff, a health show with 35 episodes published.
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 ind
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,
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 t
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 ou
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, or
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 Off
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 McLean—
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 find
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 G
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
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 dow
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
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 case
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 reall
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 farme
Data—not brands—shape our shelves. If you’ve noticed protein suddenly everywhere, beauty promises moving into drinks, or unfamiliar ingredients showing up in foods, this episode explains why—and what that means for us as
Looking for something bubbly to toast your Christmas or New Year’s celebration? Give a listen before you decide what to drink. Whether you’re sober, sober-curious, or simply taking a pause, Wild Mocktail’s Rebecca Hamilt
If food sensitivities make you feel like you’re always missing out, this episode is your warm invitation back in. Cynthia sits down with young founder Ali Lazowski , whose delicious dairy-free, gluten-free, refined-sugar
Your spice jar has a story… and it reveals what’s really behind the flavors in your food. Join Cynthia, Frontier Co-op/Simply Organic CEO Tony Bedard, and Gen Z voice Sara Yelle as they trace spices back to the people an
Rice feeds half the world — and may be a key to saving the planet. In this episode, host Cynthia Barstow and Gen Z voice Marigold Averill sit down with Caryl Levine, co-founder of Lotus Foods, to explore how a staple gra
Rachel Pachivas
annmarie Skincare
1 appearance on this show
Rebecca Hamilton
Wild Mocktail
3 appearances on this show
Arin Schultz
Naturepedic
1 appearance on this show
Athena Velonis
University of Massachusetts
1 appearance on this show
Matt McLean
Uncle Matt’s Organic
1 appearance on this show
Erik Ramstad
Farmwell Drinks
1 appearance on this show
Arnold Coombs
Coombs Family Farms/Bascom Maple Farms
1 appearance on this show
Jessica Rubino
New Hope Network
1 appearance on this show
Henry Lovejoy
EcoFish
1 appearance on this show
Scott Dicker
SPINS
1 appearance on this show
Tony Bedard
Frontier Co-op/Simply Organic
1 appearance on this show
Caryl Levine
Lotus Foods
1 appearance on this show
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ShelfSense: Stories Behind Our Stuff is hosted by Cynthia Barstow. The show is categorised under health (fitness) and has published 35 episodes.
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