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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HEADLINES: Enhanced Oil Recovery
The enviro-news you need to know for Friday, October 27 2023.
14 min
127
Modern Stress
Americans are some of the most chronically stressed people on the planet. On today's show: how to incorporate Japanese lifestyle philosophies into our  lives for reduced stress, greater well-being, and a longer life.
33 min
128
Eating Out
Asking the right questions, minimizing food waste, and reading through All. The. Greenwashing the next time you head to a restaurant.
32 min
129
HEADLINES: Iron Enrichment
The enviro-news you need to know for Friday, October 20 2023.
17 min
130
To-Do List Freedom
How to find freedom in your to-do list and (finally!) make room for peace, connection, and fulfillment.
33 min
131
Comfort At All Costs
We have almost nearly engineered out discomfort from our modern lives. Great, right? Not so fast: doing so comes at our own expense.
33 min
132
HEADLINES: Lots Of Dead Animals
The enviro-news you need to know for Friday, October 13 2023.
13 min
133
Breaking Down Body Odor
Everything you never you knew you *needed* to know about deodorant, plus: how to buy this medicine cabinet staple like a boss. 
35 min
134
HEADLINES: Monster Fracks
The enviro-news you need to know for Friday, October 6 2023.
15 min
135
Cheat Codes For A Good Life
Cheat codes for living are handy tricks that help us navigate this crazy game called life in a more easeful (and perhaps more joyful!) manner. On today's show we break down 16 of the most important.Here's a preview:[2:15] The hands down best way to rewire your brain to forget about rejection[10:00] Head or heart? Answering this age-old question once and for all (with the help of science)[18:00] There's only one right way to respond to compliments and this is it[21:00] Adopt this simple trick as your brain "prunes its synapses"[28:00] Don't praise your child for being smart! Say this insteadResources mentioned:Episode #402: Building Experiential WealthJoin our (free!) community here.Find your tribe. Sustainable Minimalists are on Facebook, Instagram + Youtube.Say hello! MamaMinimalistBoston@gmail.com.Our Sponsors:* Thank you to LifeStraw! https://lifestraw.com/ Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sustainable-minimalists/exclusive-content
35 min
136
A Green Constitutional Amendment
Mobilizing for constitutional change that will protect our right to a healthful climate once and for all with activist Maya van Possum.
31 min
137
HEADLINES: Net Zero Greenwashing
The enviro-news you need to know for Friday, September 29 2023.
14 min
138
Climate Migration
Introducing two women who are among the first to consider climate change when buying property and laying down roots.
32 min
139
Climate Change And Family Planning
All-things family planning in the era of climate change.
24 min
140
HEADLINES: A Busy Week In New York
The enviro-news you need to know for Friday, September 22 2023.
14 min
141
A Better Bread
3 reasons why we should all be eating sourdough on the regular (and how, too, to get started on your own sourdough baking journey if the mood strikes).
34 min
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The Processed Food Problem
Zeroing in on 3 specific additives to be on the lookout for the next time you venture into the grocery store.
33 min
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HEADLINES: Dating Debt
The enviro-news you need to know for Friday, September 15 2023.
14 min
144
Building Experiential Wealth
Our experiences - the big trips, the small moments of joy, and everything in between - are the real wealth of our lives. So why do we consistently fail to do the things we are yearning to do?
37 min
145
Reclaiming Your Weekends
6 research-backed ways to reclaim your time and wellness by making weekends work for you.
37 min
146
HEADLINES: Groundwater
The enviro-news you need to know about for Friday, September 8 2023.
16 min
147
Buying For Life
Laying bare the tenets of 'mindful curation'.
35 min
148
Grandma Wisdom
Practical ways for adopting our grandmothers' mindsets when it comes to sourcing and caring for must-have household items.
39 min
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HEADLINES: Fast Fashion Unites
The enviro-news you need to know about for Friday, September 1 2023.
14 min
150
Keeping Clutter Out
Yes, clutter is always going to accumulate. But there are ways to prevent at least some of it from entering our homes, and we're chatting about 3 of those ways today.
30 min