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Sustainable Minimalists

Stephanie Seferian

Creating eco-minimalist, non-toxic homes (without the extra work). Although minimalism has experienced a rebirth in recent years, the "less is more" movement has been around for centuries. Yet today"s minimalist influencers have resurrected minimalism with a decidedly consumerist spin, as modern minimalism is nearly synonymous with decluttering. While there"s a lot of chatter about tidying, it"s radio silence and crickets when it comes to sustainability. The result? Aspiring minimalists find

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32:46

From That To This

Sustainable Minimalists ·

2023/06/15

Our brains are really darn busy. They're continually processing lots of information; they're also working overtime to keep us out of harm's way. And because they're overworked and underpaid, our brains seek out shortcuts. Sometimes these shortcuts are helpful but often they cause more harm than good.Enter cognitive distortions, which make us anxious, create excessive suffering, and blow our self-esteem to smithereens. On today's show we flip and reverse these 6 unhelpful thought

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31:11

When Everything's A Favorite

Sustainable Minimalists ·

2023/06/13

Our kids have big feelings about their stuff. In many homes, the mere suggestion of a toy and treasure decluttering sesh initiates a gargantuan cleanup battle. Are your kiddos running out of space to store their special things? If so, it may be time to teach them the important skill of discerning their favorites from the minutia.Drama-free decluttering with kids is possible! Today I speak with shopaholic-turned-minimalist Mary Simpson about the ways in which she empowers her children to make

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HEADLINES: Sinking Cities

Sustainable Minimalists ·

2023/06/09

The enviro-news you need to know for Friday June 9, 2023:[01:00] Promising developments re: PFAS legislation[4:00] Eco-conscious breweries?[8:00] Bad news for arctic sea ice[10:00] Sinking US cities and rising sea levels = trouble Resources mentioned:Episode #264: Forever ChemicalsJoin our (free!) community here.Find your tribe. Sustainable Minimalists are on Facebook, Instagram + Youtube.Email me and say hello! MamaMinimalistBoston@gmail.com.Our Sponsors:* Thank you to HomeThreads! Vist

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26:16

Mess And Stress

Sustainable Minimalists ·

2023/06/08

When the clutter in your immediate physical environment becomes just another major stressor that bombards your autonomic nervous system, you may be stuck in the mess-stress cycle. My children are almost on summer break and this means extra messes and excess stresses. On today's show: 5 steps to bare-bones home maintenance that will get your home back to functioning in 20 minutes or less.Here's a preview:[2:30] Are you stressed, or are you in a stress cycle? Here's how to know[5:30] The

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27:19

Upgrade Culture

Sustainable Minimalists ·

2023/06/06

It's 2023 and upgrade culture is fierce. For many of us, wanting something is as good a reason as any to go out and buy it. And wanting a newer model of an item you already have? Just another excuse to splurge.Today's show is less of an interview and more of a conversation with the anti-upgrade king (a.k.a. my husband) about how we attempt to keep upgrade culture at bay in our own home.Here's a preview:[5:30] Don't forget utility![7:30] Thoughts on the connection between upgrade

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13:37

HEADLINES: Angry Environmentalists

Sustainable Minimalists ·

2023/06/02

The enviro-news you need to know for Friday June 2, 2023:[00:30] Angry environmentalists and the US debt deal [4:00] Recycling centers create lots of microplastics (and lots of problems)[8:00] What you need to know about a gigantic log pile in Canada[11:00] "Rapidly growing catastrophic exposure" and home insurance changes Join our (free!) community here.Find your tribe. Sustainable Minimalists are on Facebook, Instagram + Youtube.Email me and say hello! MamaMinimalistBoston@gmail.com.Our

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30:17

To Replace Or Not To Replace?

Sustainable Minimalists ·

2023/06/01

Countless online articles jammed with affiliate links entice readers to modernize. To swap what's working with something better. To stay relevant with the sleekest and newest. Some such guides even amplify the health and safety benefits associated with upgrading certain home items. But is replacement our only option? How can consumers truly know?On today's show we take 8 common household items and ask the singular question: Do we *really* need to swap out these items with newer

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41:58

Me, Myself, And I

Sustainable Minimalists ·

2023/05/30

Sustainability chatter often centers around the importance of being selfless: Do better for waterways and ecosystems. Do better for endangered animals and, of course, do better for future generations, won't you?But humans tend to be self-centered as a species, and expert marketing has trained us to prioritize our personal whims over the collective. The result? Many tend to help others only if their needs and wants first feel fully fulfilled.Self-centeredness has a universal benefit: planetary

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HEADLINES: Plastic's Future & The Colorado River

Sustainable Minimalists ·

2023/05/26

The enviro-news you need to know for Friday May 25, 2023:[00:30] The future of plastic[3:00] The relationship between heat and a poor night's sleep[5:00] Yay or nay: Should we relocate species endangered by climate change?[10:00] The Colorado River's woes Join our (free!) community here.Find your tribe. Sustainable Minimalists are on Facebook, Instagram + Youtube.Email me and say hello! MamaMinimalistBoston@gmail.com. Our Sponsors:* Thank you to HomeThreads! Vist

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37:35

Why Rage Decluttering Doesn't Work

Sustainable Minimalists ·

2023/05/23

It's almost always advisable to refrain from rash actions when emotionally charged, and rage decluttering is no exception. While filling that trash bag may feel great in the moment, enter guilt and shame shortly after.Often feel the impulse to rage clean and declutter? Today I speak with coach Leslie Alder about what to do instead. Here's a preview:[3:00] Rage decluttering isn't about stuff; it's about control[9:00] Getting to the root of the trigger, plus: shame and guilt's

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14:42

HEADLINES: A Sinking Capitol And A Major Enviro-Win

Sustainable Minimalists ·

2023/05/19

The enviro-news you need to know for Friday May 18, 2023:[00:30] Indonesia's sinking problem[4:00] Trees can't walk but they're still moving north[7:00] Prepare yo'self! Extreme heat's a-coming in the next 5 years[13:00] Updates from beloved Yellowstone Resources mentioned: Donate to the Greater Yellowstone CommissionJoin our (free!) community here.Find your tribe. Sustainable Minimalists are on Facebook, Instagram + Youtube.Email me and say

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27:56

Back To Basics

Sustainable Minimalists ·

2023/05/18

Maintaining a balanced life isn’t effortless. It takes constant adjustment and re-adjustment to remain steady.The good news? When our health, wellness, or happiness feels a little off, the solution is often as simple as a few tweaks to our mostly-working routines.It pays to take time to re-focus on the basics, and that's what we're doing today.Here's a preview:[6:30] Are you a Toyota, or are you a Lamborghini? (hint: you're a Lamborghini.)[10:30] The 30-second daily practice that

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33:05

The Commercialization Of Kids

Sustainable Minimalists ·

2023/05/16

Big tech trains kids to become consumers from ... well, birth.Child-targeted marketing is cringe-worthy at best and unethical at worst. It also undermines our children's healthy development because it robs them of opportunities to play, imagine, and learn freely without manipulation.Today I speak with Dr. Susan Linn about the ways in which technology exploits children (and what we can do about it at home). Here's a preview: [3:30] Brand loyalty? How media corporations exploit our children

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HEADLINES: A Glimpse Into Our EV Future

Sustainable Minimalists ·

2023/05/12

The enviro-news you need to know for Friday May 12, 2023:[00:30] An Alberta wildfires update[2:00] Unplugged and offshore: The risks associated with 14,000 unplugged oil and gas wells in the Gulf[6:30] Renewable energy and 266,410 square miles[13:00] A sneak peek into our electric vehicle future Join our (free!) community here.Find your tribe. Sustainable Minimalists are on Facebook, Instagram + Youtube.Email me and say hello! MamaMinimalistBoston@gmail.com.Our Sponsors:* Thank you to HomeThreads

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31:05

Opting Out

Sustainable Minimalists ·

2023/05/11

Are you consuming the news, or is the news consuming you?While it's certainly important to be informed, there's a line in the sand between being adequately informed and over-informed. For many of us, regularly crossing that line leads to negative health and wellness effects.On today's show: how to protect your headspace while also staying informed.Here's a preview:[3:00] 5 reasons why it's so darn easy to get caught up in the news cycle[15:00] Headline stress disorder's

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32:52

Soul Work

Sustainable Minimalists ·

2023/05/09

From an early age we’re taught that personal fulfillment is dependent on both our accomplishments and our possessions. Yet despite advancing in our careers and overflowing our homes, many of us remain unsatisfied.What's missing? According to today's guest, we are far too concerned with living from the outside-in when we should be doing the opposite. There is indeed a reality in which yearning for the bigger house and the better job takes a backseat to the whispers of our inner selves. On

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14:39

HEADLINES: Warming-Resistant Coffee and Sci Fi...

Sustainable Minimalists ·

2023/05/05

The enviro-news you need to know for Friday May 5, 2023:[00:30] Dear gas stoves, Buh-bye! Love, New York[2:00] Move over, Arabica: Why Liberica excelsa coffee may soon be in your mug[5:00] Harnessing the knowledge of indigenous communities to curb global warming[11:00] The world's leaders are looking to solar geo-engineering for quick, easy warming wins. Here's why Resources mentioned: Episode #230: A Better Cup Of (Ethical) CoffeeJoin our (free!) community here.Find your tribe. Sustainable

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24:27

Conscious Eco-Giving

Sustainable Minimalists ·

2023/05/04

Nonprofit organizations work tirelessly for the better good and they depend on donations from you and me to fund their programs. But giving is not equally distributed: in 2021, just 3% of all donation dollars went to environmental and animal welfare organizations (source).While we do indeed have the power to use every dollar we earn for change, giving can be confusing. There’s a massive difference between a worthy cause and a solid nonprofit and so on today's show I'm giving you the tools

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28:11

Old-Fashioned On Purpose

Sustainable Minimalists ·

2023/05/02

In the name of convenience, manufacturers sold us the promise that their products make life easier. And while such gadgets, appliances, and electronics have indeed taken over much of the physical labor associated with living, they have also eliminated many of the core competencies that once grounded us, connected us, and made us whole.It's no surprise that many of us feel like something's missing.It's a time of unprecedented technology and ease, sure, but still: many of us find ourselves

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HEADLINES: Allergies, Wine, SpaceX

Sustainable Minimalists ·

2023/04/28

The enviro-news you need to know for Friday April 28, 2023:[00:30] Allergies, pollen, and climate change[3:00] Fellow wine lovers, unite! Benefits to lighter bottles[5:00] Enviro-implications re: SpaceX's Starship launch[11:00] Everything you didn't know you wanted to know about nuclear energy Join our (free!) community here.Find your tribe. Sustainable Minimalists are on Facebook, Instagram + Youtube.Email me and say hello! MamaMinimalistBoston@gmail.com. Our Sponsors:* Thank you to

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