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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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Modern Stress Oct 26, 2023

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It's sad but true: 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.

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[3:00] The physiology of stress: What *actually* goes on in our bodies when we encounter a stressor?

[11:00] 5 reasons why Americans are among the most stressed in the world

[20:00] The secret to a great life isn't the accumulation of $$, it's this

[27:00] How being in a hurry is inversely proportional to your quality of life

Resources mentioned:

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Eating Out Oct 24, 2023

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Whether you’re dining at a restaurant or ordering takeout, eating out leaves a footprint.

On today's show: asking the right questions, minimizing food waste, and reading through All. The. Greenwashing the next time you head to a restaurant.

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[6:30] The food waste issue at fine dine, quick serve, and fast casual

[12:00] Farm-to-table? How to find restaurants that actually care about environmental sustainability

[22:30] The best way to *gently* suggest a change in a restaurant's policy

[27:00] Our lives may be go go go, but our food doesn't have to be!

Resources mentioned:

Michelin Green Star restaurants
Episode #093: How (Exactly) To Cook Zero-Waste Meals
Episode #270: Desperation Dinners
Episode #038: What's For Dinner?

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HEADLINES: Iron Enrichment Oct 20, 2023

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The enviro-news you need to know for Friday, October 20 2023:

[00:30] These are the places that could become ‘unlivable’ as the Earth warms

[3:00] Engineer the ocean to curb climate change? Hmm ...

[6:30] Ozone-destroying gasses are largely banned. So why are they still being emitted into the atmosphere?

[13:00] Climate rules are coming for corporate America

[15:00] The enviro-implications of that Taylor Swift tweet

Resources mentioned:

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To-Do List Freedom Oct 19, 2023

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We are often told that if we accomplish as much as possible in a day’s time we’ll feel fulfilled come day’s end. Enter to-do lists, which provide focus, direction, and purpose. But action doesn't always equal progress; it's no surprise, then, that so many of us feel drained and dissatisfied once the sun goes down.

On today's show: how to find freedom in your to-do list and (finally!) make room for peace, connection, and fulfillment.

Here's a preview:

[4:00] Your daily to-do list should have 7 items or less, and here's why

[8:30] Exactly how to focus less on efficiency and more on intentionality

[15:00] Time Boxing, Post-Its, and more: 4 research-backed ways to make your to-do list work for you

[29:00] The Number One way to ensure you're spending your precious finite resource (ahem ... your TIME) on the right things

Resources mentioned:

18 Minutes: Find Your Focus, Master Distraction, and Get the Right Things Done (by Peter Bregnan)
Fat And The Moon deodorant

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Comfort At All Costs Oct 17, 2023

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We have nearly engineered out all discomfort from our modern lives. Great, right? Not so fast: doing so comes at our own expense.

On today's show: comfort creep's harms, with practical thoughts on course correction.

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[1:30] Humans have evolved to prioritize comfort. What's so wrong with being ultra-comfy?

[6:30] Research finds that when we adopt a new comfort in our lives we adapt to it quite quickly. Enter comfort creep

[11:30] ... But is it sustainable? Our reverence for comfort has come at the expense of our planet's health

[19:30] We have countless modern comforts yet we're still unhappy; here's why

[25:00] Parents, stop managing all of your child's discomforts!

Resources Mentioned:

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HEADLINES: Lots Of Dead Animals Oct 13, 2023

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The enviro-news you need to know for Friday, October 13 2023:

[00:30] The "apocalyptic" mass death of over 100 freshwater dolphins in the Amazon

[3:00] The fall migration season and mass bird deaths in Chicago

[5:30] Electric bikes may (finally) be getting cheaper

[10:00] 3 cheers for Norway's latest re-wilding efforts

[13:00] Are McMansions a thing of the past?

Resources mentioned:

E-Bike Incentive Programs of North America

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Breaking Down Body Odor Oct 12, 2023

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There are tens of thousands of chemicals currently used in the US and (shocker!) most aren't adequately tested for health and safety. The fewer we come into contact with, the better.

Still, no one wants to stink. Enter deodorant and antiperspirant, two pesky places in which we conscious consumers can certainly buy better. On today's show: everything you never knew you *needed* to know about deodorant, plus: how to buy this medicine cabinet staple like a boss.

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[2:15] First things first: Breaking down exactly what's happening under your arms

[7:00] Antiperspirants block sweat glands and constrict pores. Is this a good thing?

[9:30] What does recent empirical research say about aluminum and breast cancer? About Alzheimer's?

[21:00] Exactly how to read the back of any personal care product

[25:00] 5 steps to buying non-toxic and zero-waste deodorant

Resources mentioned:

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HEADLINES: Monster Fracks Oct 06, 2023

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Your enviro-news for Friday, October 6 2023:

[00:30] Everything you need to know about monster fracking

[5:00] Better late than never? Vaccines, horseshoe crab blood, and (finally) a synthetic alternative

[9:00] Will our grandchildren know frogs?

[12:00] Introducing the Climate Corps, a green jobs training program

Resources mentioned:

American Climate Corps (via The White House)
Upstate NY program on sustainable agriculture and animal welfare
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Cheat Codes For A Good Life Oct 05, 2023

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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.

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[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 instead

Resources mentioned:

Episode #402: Building Experiential Wealth

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A Green Constitutional Amendment Oct 03, 2023

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There may indeed be a singular solution that addresses environmental racism, the climate crisis, pollution, and withering US ecosystems simultaneously. That solution? Green Amendments.

Constitutions are the people's documents. Although getting environmental rights included may indeed be ... well, difficult, advocates argue it's possible. In fact, it's already being done.

Today attorney and environmental activist Maya van Rossum empowers us to mobilize for constitutional change that will protect our right to a healthful climate once and for all.

Here's a preview:

[3:30] Held v. Montana's landmark win: Breaking down its implications in laymen's terms

[9:30] If environmental rights are indeed human rights, why didn't our founding fathers include them in the US Constitution?

[12:30] How legislative remedies (ahem ... The Clean Air Act, The Safe Drinking Water Act) legalize pollution and harm

[25:00] The power lies in grassroots organization. Join us!

Resources Mentioned/Further Reading:

How Elites Ate the Social Justice Movement by Fredrik deBoer
The Green Amendment: The People's Fight for a Clean, Safe, and Healthy Environment by Maya van Possum
Green Amendments For The Generations

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