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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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Shared Solutions
I received an email last month from two Dutchmen who have been sailing around the world for 8 years in search of climate solutions. They asked to visit my home and chat. I obliged, and I'm so happy I did.
On today's show: an in-person interview with Floris van Hees and Ivar Smits — also affectionately known as Sailors For Sustainability — about the wisdom they've gained from their adventure.
Here's a preview of 4 pieces of wisdom we are discussing today:
[7:00] Leaving the "golden cage" is big risk, sure. But there's also big reward
[16:00] America isn't normal!
[22:00] Bad news sells, but there's plenty of good going on in the world because humans are incredibly adaptable
[43:00] When the smoke in the global theater thickens, the exit signs will shine brighter
This show is listener-supported. Thank you for supporting!
Join our (free!) Facebook community here.
Find your tribe. Sustainable Minimalists are on Facebook, Instagram + Youtube @sustainableminimalists
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/
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sustainable-minimalists/exclusive-content
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Shared Solutions (Ad-Free)
I received an email last month from two Dutchmen who have been sailing around the world for 8 years in search of climate solutions. They asked to visit my home and chat. I obliged, and I'm so happy I did.
On today's show: an in-person interview with Floris van Hees and Ivar Smits — also affectionately known as Sailors For Sustainability — about the wisdom they've gained from their adventure.
Here's a preview of 4 pieces of wisdom we are discussing today:
[7:00] Leaving the "golden cage" is big risk, sure. But there's also big reward
[16:00] America isn't normal!
[22:00] Bad news sells, but there's plenty of good going on in the world because humans are incredibly adaptable
[43:00] When the smoke in the global theater thickens, the exit signs will shine brighter
This show is listener-supported. Thank you for supporting!
Join our (free!) Facebook community here.
Find your tribe. Sustainable Minimalists are on Facebook, Instagram + Youtube @sustainableminimalists
Say hello! MamaMinimalistBoston@gmail.com. -
Cooking With Cast Iron
Before aluminum coated in Teflon, there was cast iron.
Our great-grandparents revered cast iron in the kitchen because it lasts *forever*. And with proper care? It's naturally non-stick, no PFAS necessary.
These days cast iron is experiencing a renaissance of sorts, and for many good reasons. On today's show cast iron historian Kyle Seip answers our burning questions about how to cook on and care for our beloved cast iron cookware (it's way easier than you think!).
Here's a preview:
[6:00] Before aluminum, it was iron: A brief cast iron history
[11:00] What a price tag says about new and vintage cast iron pieces
[13:00] Getting to the bottom of the confusing health claims
[18:00] How do you clean cast iron? Is soap OK?
[22:00] When to use enamel-coated cast iron (hey there, Le Creuset!) versus when reach for traditional
[25:00] Everything you need to know about seasoning your cast iron (spoiler alert: you don't need to do much!)
[27:00] Troubleshooting a rusty skillet
Resources mentioned:
Smithey Cast Iron
Kyle On Instagram @castiron_kyle
This show is listener-supported. Thank you for supporting!
Join our (free!) Facebook community here.
Find your tribe. Sustainable Minimalists are on Facebook, Instagram + Youtube @sustainableminimalists
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/
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sustainable-minimalists/exclusive-content
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An Attitude Of Gratitude
Is the glass half empty, or is it half full? According to Tony Robbins, trading your expectations for appreciation instantly changes everything. Psychological research agrees: Gratitude has the power to improve every single aspect of your life.
On today's show: how to truly feel gratitude for your stuff and people.
Here's a preview:
[3:00] Want to be 18% happier? It's as easy as putting on a new pair of glasses, metaphorically speaking
[10:00] HABITUATION! Our brains are primed to forget why certain stuff and people are important
[19:00] Say it with me: Stuff doesn't create gratitude! 3 tips for feeling grateful for what you already own
[28:00] We expect way too much from our partners. Let's fix that together
[35:00] Feeling less than grateful for the people in your life? That's normal (there's also a simple antidote)
Resources mentioned:
Episode #460: Pleasure-Saturated
The Gratitude Diaries: How A Year Looking On The Bright Side Can Transform Your Life (by Janice Kaplan)
This show is listener-supported. Thank you for supporting!
Join our (free!) Facebook community here.
Find your tribe. Sustainable Minimalists are on Facebook, Instagram + Youtube @sustainableminimalists
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/
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sustainable-minimalists/exclusive-content
Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy -
An Attitude Of Gratitude (Ad-Free)
Is the glass half empty, or is it half full? According to Tony Robbins, trading your expectations for appreciation instantly changes everything. Psychological research agrees: Gratitude has the power to improve every single aspect of your life.
On today's show: how to truly feel gratitude for your stuff and people.
Here's a preview:
[3:00] Want to be 18% happier? It's as easy as putting on a new pair of glasses, metaphorically speaking
[10:00] HABITUATION! Our brains are primed to forget why certain stuff and people are important
[19:00] Say it with me: Stuff doesn't create gratitude! 3 tips for feeling grateful for what you already own
[28:00] We expect way too much from our partners. Let's fix that together
[35:00] Feeling less than grateful for the people in your life? That's normal (there's also a simple antidote)
Resources mentioned:
Episode #460: Pleasure-Saturated
The Gratitude Diaries: How A Year Looking On The Bright Side Can Transform Your Life (by Janice Kaplan)
This show is listener-supported. Thank you for supporting!
Join our (free!) Facebook community here.
Find your tribe. Sustainable Minimalists are on Facebook, Instagram + Youtube @sustainableminimalists
Say hello! MamaMinimalistBoston@gmail.com.
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