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Sustainable Minimalists

Stephanie Seferian

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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  • #609
    Tuesday · 38 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 @sustainableminimalists Say hello! MamaMinimalistBoston@gmail.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sustainable-minimalists2448/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  • October 13 · 37 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 excess How disconnection from food production and changing home-cooking habits contribute to everyday waste The Rules of Food Waste: A step-by-step walkthrough of Teralyn’s core principles for running a waste-free kitchen Never shop hungry! Sweep out the fridge before adding more! And other top tips for reducing food waste once and for all Resources 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 @sustainableminimalists Say hello! MamaMinimalistBoston@gmail.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sustainable-minimalists2448/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  • September 30 · 35 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 It DefenderShield phone case Next Book Club! Nov. 4 7:30pm EST Book: TRASH! A Garbageman's Story DefenderShield EMF blocking cell phone case 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 Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sustainable-minimalists2448/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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  • #604
    September 14 · 38 min

    Autopilot Off

    Why algorithms strip away intentionality—and why regaining awareness is the first step towards values-aligned spending

  • #603
    September 8 · 34 min

    What Nature Teaches Us

    What if rocks, oceans, rainbows and clouds are our greatest teachers?

  • #602
    September 1 · 41 min

    Climate-Conscious Parenting

    "Stop, drop, and roll" no longer cuts it. Here’s how we adapt summer, sports, and safety for our kids

  • #601
    August 11 · 44 min

    Low-Tech Living

    On navigating a high-tech world on low-tech terms

  • #600
    August 4 · 32 min

    The "Away" Illusion

    Why your clothing donations are feeding waste colonialism (and 5 ways to fix it)

  • #599
    July 28 · 29 min

    Joy is Resistance

    Gathering, laughing, and celebrating with others isn't frivolous. It’s how we sustain ourselves.

  • #598
    July 7 · 36 min

    Nature As Medicine

    On how a daily dose of nature can eliminate brain fog, slash into stress, and improve sleep

  • #595
    June 30 · 28 min

    Plastic Free July

    How to build habits that last during the global 31-day challenge

  • #593
    June 9 · 42 min

    Saying No To New

    On making the shift from 'having' to 'being'

  • #590
    May 19 · 36 min

    Talking It Out

    How to have better conversations about climate change. 

  • #586
    April 27 · 36 min

    The Power of Place

    How our homes determine our habits, our relationships, and even who we are

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