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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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- 3 days ago30 min
Anti-Convenience
Modern conveniences make life easy. But has living become too easy? Convenience culture has made us vulnerable, and outsourcing our basic needs has cost us our independence and problem-solving skills.The remedy to modern restlessness is working with your hands. Whether you live on sprawling acreage or a tiny apartment, you can take back your agency from the corporations profiting off our desire for ease. Learning new skills rewires your brain for better focus; it builds confidence and builds resilience through real-world problem-solving, too.On today’s show, homesteader Sandy Eplett encourages you to take steps today to move from passive consumer to active participant in your own life.Here’s a preview:[4:00] The hidden fragility of modern convenience[8:00] The logistics behind learning one new skill a month or one new skill a year[13:00] OK, but where do we find the knowledgeable grandmas?[18:00] On the immense joys to be had in “bucking the system” Resources mentioned: The Homestead EventNext Book Club! Nov. 4 7:30pm EST Book: TRASH! A Garbageman's Story 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 @sustainableminimalistsSay hello! MamaMinimalistBoston@gmail.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sustainable-minimalists2448/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
- 1 weeks ago38 min
Good Dirt
In our fast-paced, convenience-driven world, we’ve made our waste invisible. But 'out of sight' isn't out of existence, and our wastefulness is creating big problems for future generations.True self-awareness starts with taking responsibility for what we throw away. On today's show, author Cassandra Marketos joins us to reframe composting from a messy chore into an easy-as-pie, grounding antidote to instant gratification that teaches us slowness, observation, and presence. Here's a preview: [5:00] Nature wants to decompose, no expensive gadgets or insane time commitments required![11:00] Composting is "soul-opening". Here's how[16:00] You literally can't get composting wrong! Browns, greens and other tips to get started[29:00] Troubleshooting Stephanie's backyard compost pile[33:00] Ready to level up? Here's how to supercharge your composting habit Resources mentioned:Compost After Reading: A Practical Manifesto for Purposeful Decomposition (via bookshop.org)The Rot (via Substack)Next Book Club! Nov. 4 7:30pm EST Book: TRASH! A Garbageman's Story 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 @sustainableminimalistsSay hello! MamaMinimalistBoston@gmail.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sustainable-minimalists2448/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
- 2 weeks ago37 min
No Scrap Left Behind
Not so long ago, humanity’s main pursuit was finding food and staving off hunger. But these days, we’re throwing out strawberries. We’re letting salad greens go bad in the crisper. And when it comes to transforming those broccoli stalks or potato peels into something delicious, we’ve lost the know-how.In an age where the average home discards enough edible meals to sustain an entire extra person, reclaiming our kitchens from unnecessary food waste has never been more urgent. On today’s show, author Teralyn Pilgrim explores what our wastefulness says about us as a culture—as well as her foundational framework for reframing our relationship with the food in our refrigerators.Here’s a preview:Why food waste stands as one of today’s largest environmental issues, and the stark contrast between historical food scarcity and modern excessHow disconnection from food production and changing home-cooking habits contribute to everyday wasteThe Rules of Food Waste: A step-by-step walkthrough of Teralyn’s core principles for running a waste-free kitchenNever shop hungry! Sweep out the fridge before adding more! And other top tips for reducing food waste once and for allResources mentioned:No Scrap Left Behind (via Bookshop.org)Want another episode on food waste that’s chock full of tips? Check out episode #437: Breaking Food Waste Norms.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 @sustainableminimalistsSay hello! MamaMinimalistBoston@gmail.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sustainable-minimalists2448/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
- 3 weeks ago34 min
Backyard Climate Activism
A quiet revolution is starting in our backyards.News headlines are certainly frightening at the moment, and watching billion-dollar corporations harm people and the planet in the name of profit is infuriating. But don’t let yourself slide into hopelessness. Whether you have a small urban balcony or sprawling rural acreage, you can reclaim your power as an activist through the small-scale choices you make every day.On today’s show, author and homesteader Devon Ballard-Hudson walks us through her hopeful, accessible framework for reshaping the systems harming the planet, starting in our own homes and backyards.Here’s a preview:[6:30] On the importance of re-learning those “lost skills”[10:00] Moving beyond headline-grabbing protests toward grounded, daily habits[13:00] Applying the seventh generation principle and long-term ecological stewardship to household decisions[18:00] Step one? Rewild![29:00] Life is noisy. So go on and reset your baselineResources mentioned:Backyard Climate Activist: Healing the Planet from Home (releases Nov. 8)The Myth of Normal by Gabor MatéNext Book Club! Nov. 4 7:30pm EST Book: TRASH! A Garbageman’s StoryThis show is listener-supported. Thank you for supporting!Join our (free!) Facebook community here.Find your tribe. Sustainable Minimalists are on Facebook, Instagram + Youtube @sustainableminimalistsSay hello! MamaMinimalistBoston@gmail.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sustainable-minimalists2448/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
- Sep 30, 202635 min
UnSmarting Your Smart Home
We live our lives surrounded by smart phones, smart devices, Wi-Fi networks, and wireless wearables. But as our homes become "smarter", the constant electropollution these devices emit carries risks for our long-term health.Your home should be a sanctuary, not a radiation zone. On today's show, radiologist and author Dr. Rob Brown offers simple ways to dramatically reduce your daily electropollution load without giving up modern technology. Here's a preview:[5:00] A doctor explains why he believes electropollution is "the secondhand smoke of our generation"[13:30] Should our children wear Airpods or smart watches? Should we?[25:00] Five low friction ways to reduce electropollution in your home[29:00] Why this medical doctor suggests that we shut our wifi router off each night, plus: other ways to support rest and cellular recovery Resources mentioned:Unplug: A Radiologist Explores the Damage Caused by Electropollution and How You Can Prevent ItDefenderShield phone caseNext Book Club! Nov. 4 7:30pm EST Book: TRASH! A Garbageman's Story 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 @sustainableminimalistsSay hello! MamaMinimalistBoston@gmail.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sustainable-minimalists2448/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
- Sep 22, 202636 min
How To Make Your Phone Boring (On Purpose)
Reaching for your phone out of habit rather than necessity isn't a failure of self-discipline—and the fix isn't raw willpower. If you find yourself on your phone more than you'd like, it's likely time to make your phone far less enticing to pick up in the first place.On today's show, author Ruby Ryba shares how decluttering your home screen can quiet the impulse to scroll, restore your personal boundaries, and build a peaceful analog environment at home. Here's a preview:[4:00] Is your phone a neutral tool you happen to overuse, or is it a precisely engineered attention trap?[10:00] How to make your phone less appealing in five easy steps[24:00] Why keeping your phone on your nightstand or within arm's reach drains your daily willpower—and why it's unrealistic to expect willpower alone will keep you off your phone[31:00] Flow before phone! How late-night scrolling destroys energy levels (and why reserving your high-energy hours for deep focus or personal priorities is critical) Resources mentioned:How To Stop ScrollingClear Space appBrickWhat Nature Teaches Us (podcast episode)Ruby's weekly newsletter 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 @sustainableminimalistsSay hello! MamaMinimalistBoston@gmail.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sustainable-minimalists2448/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
- Sep 14, 202638 min
Autopilot Off
Our economy is built to keep us consuming on autopilot. Between frictionless digital checkouts, targeted algorithms, and subscription traps, buying has become effortless. So effortless, in fact, that we rarely register it as an active choice anymore.But what happens when we slow down and reclaim that awareness?On today’s show, author David Gaines makes a case for moving away from isolated, guilt-driven consumerism and toward community-based choices that have the power to transform our buying habits for the better.Here’s a preview:[6:30] Why algorithms and one-click buying strip away our intentionality—and how regaining awareness is the first step toward values-aligned spending[13:30] What to do when you want to buy better but you just can’t afford it[14:00] On the importance of savoring more so as to consume less[23:00] Ethics under capitalism? Is it possible?[28:00] How to evaluate brand claims and recognize common marketing red flags[31:00] On elephants, ants and the significance of small, daily actions, plus: One low-friction adjustment you can make this week for maximum impact Resources mentioned:Why We Buy and Why it Matters (releases Oct. 27)Certified B Corporation (episode from the archives!) Book Club! September 23, 7:30pm EST 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 @sustainableminimalistsSay hello! MamaMinimalistBoston@gmail.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sustainable-minimalists2448/exclusive-content
- Sep 8, 202634 min
What Nature Teaches Us
In a world filled with endless digital noise, it’s easier than ever to lose touch with the natural world. Children are drawn to the excitement of screens, parents are increasingly anxious about real-world outdoor risks, and our culture far too often views the earth as a commodity to be bought and sold, not valued and preserved. How do we rebuild our relationship with nature when our schedules are packed and our kids don't self-identify as "outdoor kids"? On today's show, author Amber Vilhauer reminds us that nature isn't just a place to visit—it’s one of our greatest teachers. Here's a preview: [6:30] It's our responsibility as parents to give our kids ample time outside, and here's why [10:00] How to help children put down the screens and appreciate the quiet rhythms and intrinsic wonders of nature [15:00] Two ways in which time outside provides the backdrop for creating simple core memories [23:00] What the the natural world can teach us about resilience, generosity, emotional balance, and community (if we let it) [28:00] How spending intentional, unscripted time outside pushes back against a culture that treats the earth as something to buy and sell Resources mentioned: What Nature Teaches Us (releases Oct. 13) Book Club! September 23, 7:30pm EST 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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About 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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