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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 themselves on an endless hamster wheel of buying, decluttering, buying more, and purging again. Overemphasizing decluttering and underemphasizing the reasons why we overbuy in the first place is thoroughly inconsistent with slow living as a movement; consumption without intention is terrible for the planet, too.
Your host, Stephanie Seferian, is a stay-at-home/podcast-from-home mom and author who believes that minimalism, eco-friendliness, and non-toxic living are intrinsically intertwined. She's here to explore the topics of conscious consumerism, sustainability, and environmentally-friendly parenting practices with like-minded women; she's here, too, to show you how to curate eco-friendly, decluttered homes (without the extra work).
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Cultural Uniformity
Something semi-sad happens as we age: We lose our nimbleness. So many of us white-knuckle grip long-held habits and beliefs and thus fail to question whether such routines and ideas are working in our best interests. Worse, such rigidity goes directly against our "factory settings" as human beings: As a species, we fully live when we prioritize resilience, light-footedness, and fearlessness. (Don't believe me? Just observe a child!)
On today's show: embracing fresh starts, prioritizing roads less travelled, and unpacking pressures associated with cultural uniformity with author and podcaster Shannon Leyko.
Here's a preview:
[14:00] How to lean into tension by taking "messy action"
[18:00] It's not *just* about trying a new hobby; it's about resiliency. Self-efficacy, too!
[23:00] Timelines are rarely linear, and "starting over" isn't starting back at square one
[30:00] Common struggles associated with living unconventionally in a conventional world
Resources mentioned:
The Paring Down Podcast
Shannon on Instagram
You're Completely Normal: Trading Where You Think You Should Be For Where You Want To Go
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Introducing the Zero To Travel Podcast
Finding ways to travel on your terms can be a challenge. We’ve become fans of the Zero To Travel podcast and hope you check it out too.
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Greenwashing 2.0
Many corporations are hopping on the sustainability bandwagon these days, but it's not for altruistic reasons. It's likely due to the green premium: because eco-friendly products cost more, business owners see an opportunity for increased revenue.
The result? Greenwashed products abound (And guess what? You're likely paying *extra* for a product that isn't at all eco-conscious!).
On today's show Aidan Riehl offers advanced tips for avoiding greenwashing in today's ever-changing market.
Here's a preview:
[6:30] Some questions to ask: Is this eco-friendly product owned by a conglomerate? Is this one product the *only* eco-conscious product in their product line?
[9:30] Getting to the bottom of "biodegradable" claims once and for all
[16:30] Should we look for pre-consumer or post-consumer recycled plastics?
[19:00] Laundry sheets and dishwasher pods! Is polyvinyl alcohol actually benign?
[22:00] So many pledges, so little action
[25:00] Steph's tips to spot greenwashing in influencer marketing
Resources mentioned:
Episode #106: Greenwashing 1.0
Ecolabelindex.com
EU bans ‘misleading’ environmental claims that rely on offsetting (via The Guardian)
How We Avoid A Climate Disaster (by Bill Gates)
The World Is Falling Short of Its Climate Goals. Four Big Emitters Show Why. (via NY Times)
Good On You
Think Dirty
This show is listener-supported. Thank you for supporting!
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HEADLINES: Biggest Plastic Polluters Revealed
The environmental news headlines you need to know for Friday, April 26 2024:
[00:30] The world's biggest plastic polluters revealed
[2:30] Biden limits oil drilling in the Alaskan arctic (it's also an election year)
[5:00] One of the worst coral bleaching events happening right now in the Great Barrier Reef
[8:00] Nearly 2 in 5 Americans live in a place with unhealthy or hazardous air. Are you one of them?
[12:00] Can cloning be a legitimate solution to species extinction?
Resource mentioned:
One million species face extinction, U.N. report says. And humans will suffer as a result. (via WaPo)
This show is listener-supported. Thank you for supporting!
Join our (free!) community here.
Find your tribe. Sustainable Minimalists are on Facebook, Instagram + Youtube.
Say hello! MamaMinimalistBoston@gmail.com.
Our Sponsors:
* Thank you to Equilibria! Use code SUSTAINABLE for 15% off sitewide: http://www.myeq.com
* Thank you to LifeStraw! https://lifestraw.com/
* Thank you to My Life In A Book! Use code SUSTAINABLE at checkout for 10% off. https://www.mylifeinabook.com
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HEADLINES: Biggest Plastic Polluters Revealed (Ad-Free)
The environmental news headlines you need to know for Friday, April 26 2024:
[00:30] The world's biggest plastic polluters revealed
[2:30] Biden limits oil drilling in the Alaskan arctic (it's also an election year)
[5:00] One of the worst coral bleaching events happening right now in the Great Barrier Reef
[8:00] Nearly 2 in 5 Americans live in a place with unhealthy or hazardous air. Are you one of them?
[12:00] Can cloning be a legitimate solution to species extinction?
Resource mentioned:
One million species face extinction, U.N. report says. And humans will suffer as a result. (via WaPo)
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Pleasure-Saturated
We Homo Sapiens are notorious for avoiding pain and seeking pleasure. In fact, we have transformed the planet from a place of scarcity to a place of overwhelming abundance, with ample opportunities to flood our brains with dopamine at every turn.
But over-consuming has consequences: Exposure to prolonged and repeated pleasurable stimuli decreases our capacity to tolerate pain and increases our threshold for experiencing pleasure.
On today's show: Resetting your neural set point to make dopamine work FOR you, not against you.
Here's a preview:
[3:00] Here's exactly why our brains aren't designed to work optimally in our 2024 world of pleasure
[7:00] Measuring the dopamine-induced addictive potential of various foods, habits, and drugs
[10:00] What goes up must come down: Here's what opponent process theory means for you and your brain
[14:00] Quantifying leisure time from the Civil War to present day
[24:00] Dopamine fasts work! Here's how to recalibrate your brain
[28:00] How to best lean into a bit of pain (and why you may want to)
Resources mentioned:
Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance In The Age Of Indulgence (by Dr. Anna Lembke)
Episode #316: Moderation In All Things
Episode #299: Future-Conscious Thinking
This show is listener-supported. Thank you for supporting!
Join our (free!) community here.
Find your tribe. Sustainable Minimalists are on Facebook, Instagram + Youtube.
Say hello! MamaMinimalistBoston@gmail.com.
Our Sponsors:
* Thank you to Equilibria! Use code SUSTAINABLE for 15% off sitewide: http://www.myeq.com
* Thank you to LifeStraw! https://lifestraw.com/
* Thank you to My Life In A Book! Use code SUSTAINABLE at checkout for 10% off. https://www.mylifeinabook.com
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sustainable-minimalists/exclusive-content
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