Sustainable Minimalists Stephanie Seferian

Cyberpsychology is an emerging field that examines the ways in which technology influences human behavior. On today's show we discuss what happens to our purchasing habits when psychology, sociology, and 21st century tech collide.

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[1:30] Who you think you are is influenced by others (hello, looking glass self!)

[8:30] It's human nature to compare and compete: Here's how and why we internalize social media messaging

[16:00] 3 reasons why shoppers feel better when they purchase items that contribute to self-repair

[20:00] 2 ways dopamine and online algorithms work together and entice us to buy



Resources mentioned/Further reading:

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The Digital Looking Glass Self (via Psychology Today)
Buying: The Effect on Self-Worth Feelings and Consumer Well-Being 
Why TikTok Made Us Buy It (via Psychology Today)
Stay Free App

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I hope you'll enjoy the Jordan Harbinger Show as much as I do! Check it out.

Quitting is aerobics for your brain; it's also the counterintuitive secret to success. Today I bring you a conversation with Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Julia Keller about how to view quitting not as a pejorative but instead as a tool for swapping one destiny for another.

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[5:00] How the self-help movement created our anti-quit bias

[9:00] The similarities between honeybees and Simone Biles, with a nod toward strategic quitting

[17:00] How do you quit a high-stakes situation? (Answer: quasi-quitting!)

[23:00] Words of encouragement for listeners concerned they'll regret it later

[27:00] How parents listening can best support their children when they want to quit

Resources mentioned:

Pre-order Quitting: A Life Strategy (to release April 18)
Orlo Nutrition
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Organizing mega-influencer Marie Kondo made headlines earlier this week when she admitted to "kind of giv(ing) up" on tidying after having her third child. If, like Marie, you're feeling overwhelmed and disillusioned with minimalism, today's episode is here to help. 

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[6:00] Let's first reign in our expectations: minimalism won't solve EVERYthing (but it'll certainly help)

[9:00] Simple organization strategies over complex ones, with real-life examples

[12:30] The Number One benefit to eating the biggest frog first

[17:00] If you find yourself with precious pockets of free time, utilize them this way

[21:00] Why decluttering, organizing, and tidying are acts of self-love


Resources mentioned:

Episode #152: How To Organize For Your Personality
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When we return an unwanted gift to the manufacturer, it goes back on the shelf to be resold, right? Wrong. Most returned gifts (5.8 billion tons, to be exact) end up in landfills each and every year.

The solution lies in responsible gifting, which alleviates the consequences associated with massive finite resource waste; it also saves shoppers time, money, and unnecessary stress.

Today author Tracey Lynch explains how to tweak your gifting philosophy to save our planet while also ensuring every gift you give is actually wanted and used.

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[5:00] Sad statistics alert: Exactly how the gift giving exchange impacts the planet

[9:00] Reverse logistics is similar to driving backwards, and here's why

[18:00] How to give gifts that provide 100% satisfaction to the recipient

[32:00] Stephanie's 5 Rules for responsible gifting

[35:00] The why and how behind aiming not for surprise, but for delight


Resources mentioned:

Donum: Creating A Sustainable Gifting Experience
Qwant
Neeva
Episode #313: Thousands Of Data Points
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Thanks to its rich supply of antioxidants, dark chocolate has long been revered for its health benefits. But there's a dark side to dark chocolate: Recent research has found heavy metals in many of our favorite brands. The worst part? These heavy metals - cadmium and lead - are linked to serious health problems including cancer in both children and adults. 

Today we round out Chocolate Week with a bang: Dr. Jim Rogers discusses what heavy metals in the cacao supply means for regular consumers; he also offers his best tips for shopping smarter and safer the next time we're in the chocolate aisle.  


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[2:00] Everything you need to know about cadmium and lead

[6:00] Exactly how heavy metals find their ways into the chocolate supply

[11:30] Traceability, trust, and responsibility: Addressing the industry's lack of corporate accountability

[18:00] Chocolate's best offenders, worst offenders, and every brand in between

[20:00] Does 'organic' matter with regard to heavy metals?

[22:00] Action steps for concerned chocolate consumers



Resources mentioned:

Lead and Cadmium Could Be in Your Dark Chocolate (via Consumer Reports)
Sign the petition and tell candy makers to educe risky heavy metals
How Ethical Is Your Chocolate? Listen to Part 1 of Chocolate Week here

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