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Sustainable Minimalists Stephanie Seferian
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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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HEADLINES: Business As Usual
The enviro-news you need to know for Friday, December 8 2023:
[00:30] An update on how companies are doing on their environmental "pledges"
[4:30] Lego-like bricks? A carbon capture breakthrough
[7:30] Would you pay a monthly fee to not see ads on Facebook and Instagram?
[9:30] Quick check-ins from COP28 and Wednesday's Republican presidential debate
Resources mentioned:
Episode #381: Our Carbon Problem
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Introcast: Explain Like I'm 5
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The Happiness Formula
Research finds that by and large happiness is a learned and cultivated behavior. Even better? Decades of psychological research lay the foundation for a handy-dandy formula that helps us *increase* the amount of happiness we experience in our daily lives.
On today's show: abandoning cultural expectations in favor of a happiness formula that's both practical and empirically-based.
Here's a preview:
[3:00] If happiness isn't a state of being, what is it, really? Should we even seek it out?
[7:45] H = S + C + V! An easy-to-understand formula for a happier life
[16:00] Adults today are less happy than adults in previous generations, and here's why
[21:00] 7 research-backed ways to increase your level of enduring happiness
Resources mentioned:
Authentic Happiness: Using the New Positive Psychology to Realize Your Potential for Lasting Fulfillment by Dr. Martin Seligman
Episode #343: The Distorted Mirror
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Sustainable Shopping Is An Oxymoron
Sustainability has the reputation of being, well, expensive. When money's tight, how do modern families decide what to prioritize with their dollars?
Today I chat with Whitney Leigh Morris about the space where eco-consciousness and finances collide.
Here's a preview:
[3:30] Think you can't afford to be eco-friendly? Think again
[6:00] $8 leggings from Target or a $35 pair from an ethical brand? It's complicated ...
[13:00] Electric vehicle? Heat pump? How to get in the habit of asking whether you *actually* need that big ticket eco-item
[16:00] Thoughts on replacing items that are in working condition for more energy efficient options
[19:30] Are carbon offsets really worth the money?
[26:30] What 'voting with your dollars' really means
Resources mentioned:
Episode #326: Gifting Boundaries with Whitney
Whitney on Instagram
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HEADLINES: COP28
The enviro-news you need to know for Friday, December 1 2023:
[00:30] Frustration and skepticism surrounding the latest climate summit happening now
[5:30] A plane just flew across the Atlantic without fossil fuels, but let's reign in our excitement
[10:00] Lead pipes, be gone
[14:00] The plight of the wolverine
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How To Buy Wine Like A Conscious Consumer
Like wine? Me too! On today's show: Everything you need to know about selecting wine that's aligned with your values.
Here's a preview:
[3:00] Why, oh why aren't there ingredients labels on alcohol?
[8:00] Your favorite wine may have up to 6 dozen additives within. Let's chat about a few of them
[13:00] Do sulfites deserve their bad rap? (hey there, red wine headaches!)
[20:00] Grapes are listed as #8 on the EWG's Dirty Dozen. Should we be buying organic wine?
[24:00] Biodynamic wine is organic, but organic wine isn't necessarily biodynamic. Here's why
[33:00] How to buy wine like an informed and conscious consumer
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Customer Reviews
Great information
This podcast is wonderful. I strong suggest you go back to the beginning and listened to ALL episodes
Amazing Podcast, very informative.
I am so appreciative that I found this podcast. This podcast has helped me with my minimalism journey and being more conscious in life. I share content that I have learned from this podcast with my partner and we sometimes listen to them together and have thought provoking conversations. Thank you so much for shedding light on environmental issues that should be discussed everyday and ways an individual or family can do their part to be more responsible. I truly enjoy listening to you and how your personality shines through.
An awesome constructive podcast !
Stephanie shares information on and interviews guest on a number of topics, and we’re always left with some useful takeaways. In particular I appreciate the thoughtful coverage of topics that are the most difficult (since they’re often the ones that matter the most). Thank you!!!