Sustainable Minimalists

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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068: Self-care for Busy People
We're busy: When we find ourselves overbooked, self-care is the first to get get pushed aside. Here are 8 A+ self-care ideas that can be done in 5 minutes.
16 min
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067: 10 Handbag Essentials for On-the-Go Sustai...
Plastic forks. Napkins. Do you inadvertently produce excess trash when out-and-about? Here are 10 essential handbag items for on-the-go sustainability.
15 min
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066: How a Dry Month Complements Mental Minimalism
How taking breaks from less-than-ideal habits creates space for slow, intentional living.
23 min
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065: Your Guide to a Total Home Detox
Eliminate toxins in your living space by completing spring cleaning detox.
17 min
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064: How to Shop Secondhand the 21st Century Way
Confessions of a fashion reseller, plus accessible reuse of secondhand clothing.
25 min
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063: Why We’re Sick + How to get Healthy (Hint:...
Practical ways to preserve our health + the planet.
32 min
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062: 5 Ways to Take Home Less Plastic from the ...
Zero-waste living starts by shopping smart + forgoing plastic at the get-go. Here's how.
17 min
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061: 5 Steps to Staying Motivated when Declutte...
5 motivational hacks for aspiring minimalists who need a push to declutter.
22 min
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060: Is it ever OK to Buy Fast Fashion?
Create an ethical, sustainable wardrobe in 5 easy steps.
28 min
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059: 5 Decluttering Roadblocks (+ How to Get Ov...
5 barriers that derail wannabe minimalists when decluttering followed by practical tips for pushing forward + coming out on top.
16 min
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058: How to Organize a Disorganized Family
When it comes to creating simple family living, minimalism + resourcefulness are your best friends.
22 min
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057: Replace Bad Habits with Better Ones (3 ide...
Eco-friendly tweaks we can all make to up our sustainability efforts.
24 min
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056: Why You Should Use the Fine China on a Wed...
Simplify the nonessential so you can shine your brightest around your family.
20 min
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055: Eating as Resistance
Activist Rob Greenfield details the How + Why behind his latest eco-friendly adventure, "Food Freedom".
28 min
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054: The Beauty in the (Eco-Friendly) Journey
Sustainable travel advice for eco-tourists.
22 min
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053: Eco-Friendly New Years Resolutions (+ How ...
An eco-friendly New Years resolution idea for eco-conscious, sustainable minimalists.
6 min
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052: The Case for a Smaller Wardrobe
Fast fashion + why, exactly, smaller is better when it comes to our wardrobes
26 min
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051: How to Handle Holiday Clutter with Joshua ...
The founder of Becoming Minimalist offers his best decluttering tips around decorations and gift-giving this Christmas
31 min
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050: Celebrating Major Milestones with Familiar...
A look back before we look ahead: previous podcast guests return for our 50th episode
31 min
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The Why, How, and When of a No Spend Challenge
A financial reset through an intentional no-spend month
30 min
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048: The Zero-Waste Swaps that Save Serious Cash
How to save money with low-waste living
29 min
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047: 5 (Unexpected!) Benefits of Minimalism
Minimalism's often overlooked but hugely important benefits
28 min
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046: Sweet Simplicity during the Holidays
Practice minimalism this Thanksgiving, Hannukah + Christmas
25 min
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045: Self-Care + Successful Mornings
Guilt-free self-care for moms
24 min
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044: Meat-Free Motivation
Vegetarian tips + vegan recipes for plant-based eating
15 min