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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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Valuable Minimalist Lessons

Sustainable Minimalists ·

2023/01/12

A Top 10 list of minimalism's best and biggest life lessons. Here's a preview of a few we're covering:[4:00] Memories don't reside in trinkets.[10:00] Save so you can spend ... on what matters.[21:30] Extras keep us cluttered.[23:30] You can’t recoup “worth”.[29:00] Space is more valuable than stuff (and peace of mind is most valuable of all).[31:00] It’s not a deal if you don’t need it. Resources mentioned:Episode #096: Why Self-Sufficiency MattersSustainable Minimalism (the

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Plant-Based Families

Sustainable Minimalists ·

2023/01/10

From meat-free 'chicken' nuggets to non-dairy ice creams, plant-based foods that actually taste good are becoming increasingly available in grocery stores. In many ways it's never been easier to find kid-friendly and carnivore-friendly cuisine.So then why aren't more of us (myself included) transitioning our families to plant-based eating?In honor of Veganuary I bring you a conversation with PETA's Faith Robinson about why we should all take yet another look at our diets; she

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39:51

Your Right To Repair

Sustainable Minimalists ·

2023/01/05

Stuff breaks. In 2023, stuff breaks often. Few amongst us possess the knowledge to fix the evermore complex gadgets we use every day; worse, professional repairs (if they're even available) often cost more than replacing the item outright. What's a sustainable minimalist to do?On today's episode we discuss all-things conscious consumption as it relates to home appliances, planned obsolescence, and the Right To Repair movement (it'll be fun, I promise!).Here's a preview:[3:00] An

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36:01

Finite Resources

Sustainable Minimalists ·

2023/01/03

We may indeed live in a world in which we can get whatever we want whenever we want it, but there's a problem with such instant (and incessant!) gratification: Resources are finite. On today's show, a conversation with blogger and author Liz Frugalwoods about how to teach our children that money doesn't grow on trees and buying new isn't consequence-free. Here's a preview:[4:30] Getting our kids on board: How to reframe eco-frugality as a game[11:00] Proaction as a handy Waste

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33:18

The Big Fix

Sustainable Minimalists ·

2022/12/20

A conversation with energy policy advisor Hal Harvey and award-winning NY Times journalist Justin Gillis about exactly what we need to do more of in 2023 to ensure the planet remains habitable for our children. Here's a preview:[2:00] Is it already too late?[4:00] The transition to seeing ourselves not as mere green consumers but instead as green citizens[12:00] Creating a "tangible local expression" of your environmental values: the why and how[25:00] How to decide which eco-policy to

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32:39

Clutter's Hidden Costs

Sustainable Minimalists ·

2022/12/15

What your clutter is costing you, plus 5 guiding principles for mindful rehoming. Resources mentioned:Episode #105: The Dark Side Of Donating: Where Do Goodwill Donations Actually Go?Join our (free!) community here.Find your tribe. Sustainable Minimalists are on Facebook, Instagram + Youtube.Email me and say hello! MamaMinimalistBoston@gmail.com.Thank you to our sponsors! Thrive Market: head to thrivemarket.com/sustainable for 30% off your order and a $60 free gift.Dr. Marty's Pets: head

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39:48

New Year New You

Sustainable Minimalists ·

2022/12/13

When it comes to health-first resolutions (eat healthier! feel better in jeans!), it's unfortunate but true: such resolutions often fail shortly after January 1. On today's show Leeann Rybakov outlines what it *really* takes to make your health-centered New Year's Resolution stick.Here's a preview:[3:00] Exactly why our get healthy/lose weight/eat right/move more resolutions fail, according to a Board Certified Functional Medicine Health Coach[11:00] The Number One aspect of

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30:51

Holding The Line

Sustainable Minimalists ·

2022/12/08

It's the most wonderful time of the year, or is it? December can be stressful, expensive, and emotionally taxing; it's no wonder, then, that 3 in 5 Americans believe the holiday season negatively impacts their mental health. Enter interpersonal boundaries which, when done right, protect your time, well-being, and budget. Even better? Drawing explicit lines in the proverbial sand increases the chances you'll actually enjoy the holiday season. Here's a preview:[3:00] The personal and

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32:52

Gift Boundaries

Sustainable Minimalists ·

2022/12/06

How do we kindly ask our parents and in-laws to stop buying into plastic junk culture for our children? Why would we even want to embark on such an uphill battle?Overwhelming amounts of gifts may be commonplace around the holidays but the reality is this: The Number One most important gift we can give our kids is an inhabitable planet on which they can survive and thrive. With both the planet and families in crisis (hello, debilitating clutter!), it's high-time we find ways to avoid unnecessary

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RE-RELEASE: Listeners Call In! 20+ Non-Consumer Gift...

Sustainable Minimalists ·

2022/12/02

When it comes to giving presents, sustainable minimalists understand that less is more and thoughtful is better. Indeed, minimalist holiday gift ideas don’t manifest themselves when walking the mall; you can’t find them by panic buying in the days leading up to Christmas, either.Need some inspiration? Today I’m thrilled to turn the mic over to you the listeners as you offer up nearly 2 dozen non-consumer gifts for the holiday season. *A note from Stephanie: This episode originally aired in November

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28:36

Something For Nothing

Sustainable Minimalists ·

2022/12/01

Are you getting all you can from your library?Libraries are quiet pillars of our communities that often get overlooked. That's unfortunate because libraries are one of the few places where you can truly get something for nothing.On today's show I'm outlining 7 goods and services you likely never knew you could get for free from your library. Here's a preview:[9:00] Exactly how much you're paying for multiple video streaming services (plus, how much the library can help you

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28:27

Expansion

Sustainable Minimalists ·

2022/11/29

Success is often accomplished with grit, resilience, and action. Still, many of us women are bogged down by countless pressures each and every day. Who has time to work toward goals when the obstacles in the way somehow feel both mundane yet unconquerable?You can face steep odds and still find happiness, and that's because every woman has wells of resilience within to help get us through.Today I speak with career and leadership coach Jennifer Pestikas about making the choice to take up space;

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24:35

O Christmas Tree

Sustainable Minimalists ·

2022/11/22

Ah, the holidays. The 5-ish weeks between Black Friday and New Year's Day tend to be an extended party of sorts in which many of us overspend, overeat/drink, overdecorate, and excessively waste. The excesses associated with the holidays come with a hefty environmental cost: on average, US households produce 25% more trash than normal between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day; worse, wonton wastefulness can (and does) add more than half a metric ton onto our annual carbon footprints.I believe

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25:05

From FOMO To JOMO

Sustainable Minimalists ·

2022/11/17

Joy Of Missing Out (JOMO) is about actively turning from the external stimuli that neither serves nor ignites. And whereas Fear Of Missing Out (FOMO) is rooted in external validation, obtaining JOMO is a giant leap toward serving your internal self.During the holidays and always, it pays to get intentional about All. The. Things: Our priorities, our precious free moments and, of course, our long-term goals. On today's show we first discuss our collective affinity as human beings for simplistic

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36:01

Life Lessons

Sustainable Minimalists ·

2022/11/15

Parenting the eco-minimalist way is, well, difficult. It's also an 18-ish year commitment that goes directly against societal norms.I'm no expert, but I do believe that impactful parenting starts by capitalizing on teachable moments. On today's show I speak with Elizabeth Ireland about *exactly how* she passes 3 central eco-minimalist lessons onto her children. Here's a preview of the 3 life lessons we discuss today:[9:30] Teaching children how to give[20:00] Preparing our progeny

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32:38

The Attitude-Behavior Gap

Sustainable Minimalists ·

2022/11/10

The attitude-behavior gap is a fancy schmancy research term that describes the discrepancy between what we say and what we do. When it comes to eco-minimalist living, many of us quietly experience an oversized gap between our values (save the planet! live minimally!) and our actions (buy single use plastic! purchase on impulse!). On today's show we are diving into the recesses of this, well, gap. Why does it exist for the vast majority of us, and how can we close it?Here's a preview:[2:00] A

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29:48

Minimalism And Well-Being

Sustainable Minimalists ·

2022/11/08

Many minimalists boast that living simply has improved their well-being in a myriad of ways. The problem, however, is that such statements are anecdotal. Does research back up these personal stories? What - if anything - does science say about minimalism's benefits?On today's show Shannon and Gerry Arner and I marry research findings re: simple living with day-to-day experience. Here's a preview:[5:45] The link between materialism and loneliness[10:00] How living simply on purpose

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How To Buy Laundry Detergent

Sustainable Minimalists ·

2022/11/03

There's lots to consider when searching for an eco-friendly and non-toxic laundry detergent. Are those strips and pods actually environmentally conscious if they're wrapped in PVA? Why don't detergents offer a full list of ingredients on their packaging?As it turns out, laundry detergents have lots of misleading claims (ahem ... marketing gimmicks) designed to confuse consumers. On today's episode we're breaking down everything you need to know about detergent so you can make

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31:27

Impulse Buys

Sustainable Minimalists ·

2022/11/01

Let's face it: Impulse buys are fun in the moment. But what feels good in the short-term doesn't always jive with our long-term goals and quick decisions may not align with our core values.If you regularly buy on impulse, you're not alone. According to Shopify, over 87% of US shoppers make impulse buys and more than 50% of all grocery items are sold because of impulsiveness. Enter Jen Smith and Jill Sirianni, co-hosts of the Frugal Friends podcast. Jen and Jill argue that frugality at

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32:42

Too Much Of A Good Thing

Sustainable Minimalists ·

2022/10/27

There's such a thing as too much of a good thing. The key to a balanced life lies in moderation, as any of us who's ever overdone it knows that excess quickly becomes miserable.On today's show we first discuss the Swedish concept of lagom, a.k.a. 'good enough' living. Next, we apply age-old, temperate wisdom to spending habits, interpersonal communication, tidying, and emotions. Here's a preview:[3:30] The middle is where we want to be. (Don't believe me? I'll prove

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