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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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28:11

Slow Progress Is Still Progress

Sustainable Minimalists ·

2023/04/25

Low waste living sounds great in theory, but in practice? Thanks to life's obstacles, it's much harder to commit for the long-haul. Add children into the equation and intentionally creating less trash can feel like a daily, uphill slog.On today's show I speak with blogger and life coach Rebekah Lara about recommitting to your low waste goals despite waning motivation.Here's a preview:[3:30] An excuse, or a legitimate barrier?[10:30] Imperfection vs. perfection in the low-waste

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33:56

Breaking Bad Habits

Sustainable Minimalists ·

2023/04/20

We all have habits we’d like to banish, and often we believe our success or failure comes down to discipline and willpower. But discipline and willpower don't tell the whole story, and that's because the brain doesn’t make changes easily.Breaking a bad habit CAN be done, and today's show is here to help.Today's content is specifically framed around a listener's question re: buying on impulse, but please know the suggestions offered are rooted in neuroscience and can be applied to

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44:06

Living On Purpose

Sustainable Minimalists ·

2023/04/18

Welcome to Living On Purpose week!Living on purpose isn't about changing who you are; it's about rising up and becoming the best version of you. But amidst the chaotic rush of our days it's easy to get caught up in the “doing”. And when we hyper-focus on doing, we often neglect the important and intentional act of reflection.Today best-selling author Tanya Dalton brings us both cutting-edge research and practical inspiration to help you find the unhurried purpose that's hidden in

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15:40

HEADLINES: Good News, Sodium Batteries, Swimming Pools

Sustainable Minimalists ·

2023/04/14

The enviro-news you need to know for Friday April 14, 2023:[00:30] From 7% to 67%: The EPA's proposed new EV standards[3:30] The dirty electricity turning point is here[5:30] Buh-bye, lithium? The rise of sodium batteries[12:00] 22K gallons for your swimming pool Resources mentioned:Episode #260: The White Gold RushEpisode #131: 5 Fact About The Global Water CrisisJoin our (free!) community here.Find your tribe. Sustainable Minimalists are on Facebook, Instagram + Youtube.Email me and say

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23:30

Fantasy v. Reality

Sustainable Minimalists ·

2023/04/13

We Americans are notorious for making our unwanted stuff someone else's problem. Part of the reason has to do with our desire to be altruistic: We tell ourselves we're helping the less fortunate when we pass on our perfectly decent items.But the reality is much bleaker: Both our recently-decluttered donations and our down-and-dirty trash create problems for the people and places that get stuck with our stuff. Here's a preview of what we're discussing today:[3:00] The literal mountain

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33:33

In Defense Of Homemaking

Sustainable Minimalists ·

2023/04/11

Our culture's messaging angles household labor as unimportant and uninspiring. And while work within the home is largely undervalued, the sad reality is that the chores, cooking, laundry, and everything else simply must get done. Here's something that's not often discussed: there's a quiet joy to be found in tending to the home. Today I speak with podcaster and homemaker extraordinaire Lisa Bass about the underappreciated value an excellent homemaker brings to their

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HEADLINES: Tornado Alley, Electric Scooters, Big Oil

Sustainable Minimalists ·

2023/04/07

The enviro-news you need to know for Friday April 7, 2023:[00:30] Changing tornados and tornado seasons[4:00] Amazon.com and the problem with climate "pledges"[5:30] Paris's electric scooters problem[10:00] Big Oil in the Niger Delta 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 www.homethreads.com/sustainable for 15% off

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25:11

De-Influenced

Sustainable Minimalists ·

2023/04/06

Chances are we've all been influenced to buy something at least once before. But the rise of influencer marketing is a different beast that has fundamentally altered the way brands sell to consumers. On today's show I suggest 5 ways to be influenced less. Here's a preview of the tips we're discussing today:[13:00] Think of influencers not as friends but as salespeople[15:00] Look for these FTC disclosures[18:00] Know thyself by decluttering[21:00] Raise the buying bar[25:00] It's

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34:49

Decluttering Through Grief

Sustainable Minimalists ·

2023/04/04

After losing a loved one, deciding what to do with their possessions is a complicated process. We humans tend to attach sentiment to physical things; it's no surprise, then, that many of us find ourselves suffering over not just the loss of life but also over the perceived loss of memories embedded within their belongings.Today's conversation offers insight into decluttering through grief. Krista St. Germain is a Post-Traumatic Growth and grief expert; she's also a widow who believes

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15:24

HEADLINES: Kids V. State, Smart Tech & Duluth

Sustainable Minimalists ·

2023/03/31

The enviro-news you need to know for Friday March 31, 2023:[00:30] iPhone's new eco-feature[4:00] Bee brains[7:30] Kids v. Montana[12:00] Why is Duluth, Minnesota suddenly popular? 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 www.homethreads.com/sustainable for 15% off your first order.* Thank you to LifeStraw

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26:55

Recycling The Unrecyclable

Sustainable Minimalists ·

2023/03/30

"I wish you would do an episode on TerraCycle. They have been in the news about not truly recycling the items they collect [and] their boxes are expensive. Am I wasting my money?" Here's a preview:[3:30] The Number One difference between TerraCycle's sponsored waste program and zero waste boxes[7:00] Have you seen the that cool infinity logo on products? Here's what it means[13:30] What happened to Loop?[19:00] Two 'gotcha' moments and a lawsuitJoin our (free!)

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42:06

The Decor Trend Bandwagon

Sustainable Minimalists ·

2023/03/28

Furniture and decor trends can be tempting. But trends peak then inevitably decline; after just a few years, our choices re: side lamps, accent chairs and everything in between often become (gasp!) outdated.It's true: hopping on and off the trend bandwagon can leave us broke and wasteful. On today's show interior designer Betsy Helmuth first offers this spring's biggest decor trends, then together we make them eco-conscious.Here's a preview of the spring decor trends we're

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15:30

HEADLINES 3/24/23: Forever Chemicals, Slow Burn TV &...

Sustainable Minimalists ·

2023/03/24

The enviro-news you need to know for Friday, March 24, 2023:[00:30] Potential PFAS regulation?[3:30] The planet's enduring fever[8:30] 'Slow burn' television[12:00] We want what we want when we want it: Our love of off-season produce Resource 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

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29:50

Junk Culture

Sustainable Minimalists ·

2023/03/23

Goody bags, Easter baskets, and other junk culture opportunities: Revisiting the cheap plastic toys conundrum.Here's a preview:[3:00] Everybody hates goody bags, so why are we still giving them?[8:00] The history of gifting: 4 reasons why humans are wired to give gifts[20:00] Words of encouragement for listeners reluctant to go against the grain[27:00] 5 things to consider re: hosting a no-present birthday Resources mentioned:Episode #253: Everything Eco-Minimalist BirthdaysEpisode #8: How To

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37:58

Edit Your Life

Sustainable Minimalists ·

2023/03/21

Life is noisier, messier, and more complicated than ever. In our quest to keep up, we can try to do it all—with mixed results.Instead of life passively happening TO us, we each have the power to create the life we want to live. On today's show: A conversation with author Elisabeth Sharp McKetta about figuring out what matters most and hitting delete on what doesn’t. Here's a preview:[7:00] Before we edit, we must first examine: 3 questions to regularly ask when seeking a life of

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15:06

HEADLINES 3/17/23: Lab-To-Table, Bumpy Flights & Alt....

Sustainable Minimalists ·

2023/03/17

The enviro-news you need to know for Friday, March 17, 2023:[00:30] Lab-to-table dairy[4:00] Norfolk Southern's dioxin problem[7:45] A failed levee and aging infrastructure[12:00] Bumpy flights and climate change[14:30] Cooking oil jet fuel? 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 www.homethreads.com/sustainable for 15% off

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21:06

Are Carbon Offsets Worth It?

Sustainable Minimalists ·

2023/03/16

Should you pay a bit more for carbon-neutral shipping? (Answer: It's complicated.) How do you best offset your next flight? (Answer: Pay much more than you think.) On today's show we break down all-things carbon offsets. Here's a preview:[4:00] Are carbon offsets a greenwashing gimmick?[6:00] How to calculate the equity weighted social cost of carbon of your next flight[15:30] Guilt-free shopping? Here's what carbon neutral shipping really means[19:30] Breaking down the Climate

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38:33

Growing Joy With Plants

Sustainable Minimalists ·

2023/03/14

The answer to a happier, more connected life may be as simple as connecting with nature. Enter houseplants, a.k.a. an easy and accessible way to bring the outside in. Although caring for plants has been shown to reduce stress, increase joy, and cultivate connections with ourselves, others and the earth, many of us are epic plant killers. What then?On today's show author and podcaster Maria Failla teaches a crash course on houseplant care for novice and intermediate listeners so that we (fingers

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15:45

HEADLINES 3/10/23: #StopWillow, Zombie Forests &...

Sustainable Minimalists ·

2023/03/10

The enviro-news you need to know for Friday, March 10, 2023:[2:00] #StopWillow[4:30] 'Zombie' forests[7:30] The UN's (historic) High Seas Treaty[11:30] Poland Spring's unquenchable thirst Further learning:Episode #137: 5 Facts About The Global Water Crisis 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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29:52

The Scarcity Mindset

Sustainable Minimalists ·

2023/03/09

Corporations make money when consumers perseverate over what they don't have. And personal development? If you want to grow into the best person you can be, Step One is to abandon a mindset that's focused on scarcity.On this episode: how to radically transform your cognitive patterns from ruminating on what you lack to appreciating what you have in under 5 minutes a day. Here's a preview:[3:30] Do you suffer from a scarcity mindset? Find out in this quick, 6-question quiz[8:00] Exactly

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