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). 

Leisure
Home & Garden
Kids & Family
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Lessons Re-Learned
3 life lessons re-learned over the holiday break.
30 min
102
Get Growing
Whether you boast a small windowsill herb garden, a thriving hydroponic system or something in between, growing your own food is great for your well-being.
31 min
103
Your No Spend/Low Spend January
The Why and How of a no spend/low spend month so you can confidently embark on intentionally NOT SPENDING for 31 days.
27 min
104
SMART Resolutions
Setting yourself up for resolution success by applying the 5 components of SMART goals to your new year aspirations.
29 min
105
HEADLINES: Only Good News
The (only positive!) enviro-news you need to know for Friday, December 22 2023.
13 min
106
Modern Distractions
The #1 way to boost happiness, reduce stress, hop off the consumerist bandwagon for good and - most importantly - find out who you really are.
38 min
107
HEADLINES: Water Wars
The enviro-news you need to know for Friday, December 15 2023.
16 min
108
The Obesogens
Our cosmetics can cause us to develop more and bigger fat cells; they may also make it harder to stay at a healthy weight. Enter the obesogens.
27 min
109
HEADLINES: Business As Usual
The enviro-news you need to know for Friday, December 8 2023.
11 min
110
The Happiness Formula
H = S+C+V! The happiness formula that's both practical and empirically-based.
33 min
111
Sustainable Shopping Is An Oxymoron
Examining the space where eco-consciousness and finances collide.
28 min
112
HEADLINES: COP28
The enviro-news you need to know for Friday, December 1 2023.
14 min
113
How To Buy Wine Like A Conscious Consumer
Like wine? Who doesn't? Here's everything you need to know to select wine that's aligned with your eco-conscious values.
36 min
114
It's More Than Just Stuff
A conversation with psychotherapist and professional organizer Helen Sanderson about what the state of our homes reveal about our psychology.
31 min
115
Anti-Black Friday 2023
How to make the most of the day after Thanksgiving in ways that have nothing to do with shopping.
30 min
116
Secondhand Sunday
Is that Christmas in the air, or is it capitalism? Inspiration for thinking differently about shopping during the holiday season.
30 min
117
HEADLINES: A Climate Report Breakdown
The enviro-news you need to know for Friday, November 17 2023.
14 min
118
A Minimal-ish Holiday
No more chaos, rush, or overspending: The holiday's aren't just for children. They're for us parents, too!
37 min
119
Waking up Grateful
Are you doing gratitude wrong? (Answer: Probably.)
34 min
120
HEADLINES: An Electric Airplane
The enviro-news you need to know for Friday, November 10 2023.
15 min
121
How To Buy Soap
Conscious consumerism in the soap aisle.
32 min
122
Sustainable Investing 2.0
Don't put your money where your mouth is, put it where your values are instead.
32 min
123
HEADLINES: How To Cool Down A City
The enviro-news you need to know for Friday, November 3 2023.
15 min
124
Just Stop It! (Holiday Decor Edition)
Getting intentional about our holiday decorations once and for all.
39 min
125
Micro Activism
How to find the kind of social justice engagement for feels both empowering *and* sustainable.
34 min