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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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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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    Lights Out

    Lights Out

    Fossil fuels power our modern lives, and yet fossil fuels are also powering global warming. Because many of us lack the self-sufficient skills necessary to survive an extended power outage event, we are one thing and one thing only: vulnerable.

    We have become over-reliant on the very thing that's destroying our planet. On today's show: Imagining the ways in which modern life, interpersonal connections, well-being and more would change in a hypothetical, fossil fuel-free world.



    Here's a preview:

    [6:00] We are so reliant on electricity that we are incapacitated without it. This is a problem!

    [11:00] In the event of a 2-weeks plus outage, modernity would look a lot different

    [24:00] Is minimalism late stage capitalism personified?

    [28:00] Without fossil fuels, we'd be circular

    [30:00] What research says with regard to the wellness benefits of working with our hands



    Resources mentioned:

    Lights Out: A Cyberattack, A Nation Unprepared, Surviving the Aftermath (by Ted Koppel)
    Doomsday Prep for the Super-Rich (via The New Yorker)
    Episode #096: Why Self-Sufficiency Matters (with Kelly Morris)


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    • 36 min
    Introducing the Zero To Travel Podcast

    Introducing the Zero To Travel Podcast

    Finding ways to travel on your terms can be a challenge. We’ve become fans of the Zero To Travel podcast and hope you check it out too.

    • 2 min
    House Rules

    House Rules

    When it comes to furnishing and styling ours homes, we all deserve spaces that facilitate easeful living. But for those of us without an eye for design? Furniture and decor mistakes can happen (and they can be costly).

    On today's show best-selling author Myquillyn Smith reveals her signature house rules for homes of every size, style, and budget; she also shows us how to get the most amount of comfort from our space with the least amount of stuff.



    Here's a preview of the house rules we are discussing today:

    [16:30] Threes, please

    [21:00] Resourcefulness is the ultimate resource

    [25:00] Plan on the kids growing up

    [29:00] Timelessness is here to stay

    [34:00] The size of your house does not dictate the size of your hospitality



    Resources mentioned:

    Win Every Argument
    Episode #433: The Fast Furniture Trap
    Climate Action Now
    Environmental Voter Project
    Postcards To Voters
    Vote Forward


    This show is listener-supported. Thank you for supporting its mission!
    Join our (free!) community here.
    Find your tribe. Sustainable Minimalists are on Facebook, Instagram + Youtube.
    Say hello! MamaMinimalistBoston@gmail.com.

    Our Sponsors:
    * Thank you to HomeThreads! Use code SUSTAINABLE for 15% off. www.homethreads.com
    * Thank you to LifeStraw! https://lifestraw.com/
    * Thank you to Puro Air https://getpuroair.com/

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    • 39 min
    House Rules (Extended)

    House Rules (Extended)

    When it comes to furnishing and styling ours homes, we all deserve spaces that facilitate easeful living. But for those of us without an eye for design? Furniture and decor mistakes can happen (and they can be costly).

    On today's show best-selling author Myquillyn Smith reveals her signature house rules for homes of every size, style, and budget; she also shows us how to get the most amount of comfort from our space with the least amount of stuff.


    Here's a preview of the house rules we are discussing today:

    [8:00] Minimalism is a form of enough

    [16:30] Threes, please

    [21:00] Resourcefulness is the ultimate resource

    [25:00] Plan on the kids growing up

    [29:00] Contrast is queen if you want to be seen

    [29:00] Timelessness is here to stay

    [34:00] The size of your house does not dictate the size of your hospitality



    Resources mentioned:

    Win Every Argument
    Episode #433: The Fast Furniture Trap 
    Climate Action Now
    Environmental Voter Project
    Postcards To Voters
    Vote Forward


    This show is listener-supported. Thank you for supporting its mission!
    Join our (free!) community here.
    Find your tribe. Sustainable Minimalists are on Facebook, Instagram + Youtube.
    Say hello! MamaMinimalistBoston@gmail.com.

    HEADLINES: Planes, Trains, and Automobiles

    HEADLINES: Planes, Trains, and Automobiles

    The enviro-news you need to know for Friday, March 22 2024:

    [00:30] What you need to know about "the most significant climate regulation in US history" announced this week

    [6:15] It has never been cheaper to purchase an EV, and here's why

    [9:00] ... Speaking of EVs: enter mega mining

    [12:00] Hi, TIM! How to book a flight like a conscious consumer 



    Resources mentioned:

    This show is listener-supported. Thank you for supporting! 
    Join our (free!) community here.
    Find your tribe. Sustainable Minimalists are on Facebook, Instagram + Youtube.
    Say hello! MamaMinimalistBoston@gmail.com.


    Our Sponsors:
    * Thank you to HomeThreads! Use code SUSTAINABLE for 15% off. www.homethreads.com
    * Thank you to LifeStraw! https://lifestraw.com/
    * Thank you to Puro Air https://getpuroair.com/

    Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sustainable-minimalists/exclusive-content

    Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

    Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    • 17 min
    HEADLINES: Planes, Trains, and Automobiles

    HEADLINES: Planes, Trains, and Automobiles

    The enviro-news you need to know for Friday, March 22 2024:

    [00:30] What you need to know about "the most significant climate regulation in US history" announced this week

    [6:15] It has never been cheaper to purchase an EV, and here's why

    [9:00] ... Speaking of EVs: enter mega mining

    [12:00] Hi, TIM! How to book a flight like a conscious consumer 



    Resources mentioned:

    This show is listener-supported. Thank you for supporting! 
    Join our (free!) community here.
    Find your tribe. Sustainable Minimalists are on Facebook, Instagram + Youtube.
    Say hello! MamaMinimalistBoston@gmail.com.

Customer Reviews

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776 Ratings

776 Ratings

1 star is too many for this ap ,

Something new each week

Thank you Stephanie for the quality work you provide. The information you present is highly valuable.

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Everything you need to live sustainably and minimally

Informative, empowering and the key to a higher quality life and better planet.

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Thank you

I always learn something new each time I listen. Thank you for reinforcing that it is important to have a growth mindset. Keep creating!

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