ShelfSense: Stories Behind Our Stuff
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.
Podcasting since 2025 • 12 episodes
ShelfSense: Stories Behind Our Stuff
Latest Episodes
What's Up with Functional Fungi?
Mushrooms are moving off our plates and into our coffee, protein powders, and daily wellness routines. In this episode of ShelfSense, Cynthia Barstow digs into the booming mushroom dietary supplement trend with Sandra Carter, founder of OM ...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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26:09
What's Up with Clean Beauty?
What does “Clean Beauty” really mean—and who’s making sure it delivers? Cosmetics veteran Curt Valva and Gen Z changemaker Izzy Desrosiers unpack the personal care and cosmetics standards, the myths, and the movement toward safer, more transpar...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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27:43
What's Up with the Little Brownie Bits in our Ice Cream?
As it turns out, that Ben & Jerry’s chocolate fudge brownie ice-cream holds more than you’d ever expect. In this episode, we go beyond the pint to uncover the story behind those rich, fudgy chunks—from the ovens of Greyston Bakery to a phil...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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27:03
What’s Up with Our Seafood?
In this episode, former oyster farmer and Happy Planet podcast host Abigail Carroll joins Gen Z seafood lover and POB alum Eliza Peters for a conversation about the changing state of our oceans—and what it means for the seafood we love. From th...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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31:09
What’s Up with Our Kids’ Stuff: Back to School and more
This expanded Back-to-School episode is for parents of all ages— from those raising babies and toddlers to moms of tweens. Host Cynthia Barstow is joined by longtime alum and POB advisor Kristin Peters and daughter-in-law Bex Barstow, current C...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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29:34
Fan Mail
great episode with Christine Conroy! I loved hearing the history. There is so much power in this message! Great work!
Little Rock, Arkansas