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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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HEADLINES: Net Zero Greenwashing Sep 29, 2023

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The enviro-news you need to know for Friday, September 29 2023:

[00:30] Antarctic winter sea ice hits 'extreme' record low

[3:00] Net-zero "pledges" and "ambitions" in the food and restaurant industries

[9:00] Don't call it a (snow leopard) comeback

[11:00] The simple and cost-effective way Japanese businesspeople are combatting emissions

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Climate Migration Sep 28, 2023

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We humans have lived within a surprisingly narrow range of temperatures for most of our history. But this range? It's slowly and steadily moving north.

As the planet warms and weather events become more severe, it's natural to wonder about safety. How do we know it's time to leave our beloved homes and move for good? Where are the so-called climate havens, and do they have infrastructure in place to support a sudden population influx?

On today's show we round out Difficult Decisions Week with two women who are among the first to consider climate change when buying property and laying down roots.

Here's a preview:

[11:00] 3 characteristics to look for in a prospective climate haven

[22:00] The red flags one guest believes will inform her it's time to go for good

[27:00] Even in 2023, Americans continue to move toward both heat and coastlines. At what point is doing so no longer a solid financial investment?

[30:00] Advice for listeners considering a proactive climate move

Further reading/Resources mentioned:

How Climate Migration Will Reshape America (via The New York Times)
The Girl Next Door Podcast
RisingShining.com
The Creeks Will Rise by William Becker

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Climate Change And Family Planning Sep 26, 2023

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Difficult truth time: A child born today will live on a planet that’s hotter than it has ever been since human civilization developed. And us humans? We’re the ones who created this problem.

According to one study, each child born in the United States adds thousands of tons of carbon to their parents’ lifetime carbon legacy. While some would-be parents rightly question whether it’s ethical to have children and thus contribute to our global warming woes, others wonder whether it’s fair *to the child* to bring them into a world with such an uncertain - and perhaps unstable - future.

The decision to have a family is a profoundly emotional and personal one that’s made more complex with looming climate threats. It's Difficult Decisions Week on the podcast and on today's show my guests and I tackle the most difficult one of all: family planning in the era of climate change.

Here's a preview:

[9:00] Breaking down the carbon emissions numbers and adding in legacy

[12:00] Is it ethical to bring a child into a world that’s rapidly warming?

[14:00] Thoughts on intentionally having children and raising them to be stewards of the planet

[20:00] The paradox of privilege: if we’re privileged enough to not feel the effects of climate change, can/should we go on living as usual?

[24:00] It all comes down to hope. How hopeful are you?

Further Reading:

Should You Not Have Kids Because Of Climate Change? It’s Complicated. (via The Washington Post)

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HEADLINES: A Busy Week In New York Sep 22, 2023

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The enviro-news you need to know for Friday, September 22 2023:

[00:30] Updates from the Climate Ambition Summit

[2:00] Climate protesters march in Manhattan

[4:00] California sues fossil fuels giants

[11:00] Dogs are joining the conservation movement

Resources mentioned:

Working Dogs For Conservation
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A Better Bread Sep 21, 2023

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Sourdough bread is alchemy personified, as just 3 ingredients — flour, salt, and water — transform themselves into a delicious food item that also happens to be insanely healthy. Yet despite centuries of sourdough wisdom, 21st century bread is made with dozens of unnecessary (and perhaps unsafe) additives. And those microbiome benefits that sourdough boasts? Sadly, modern bread has none.

Today in honor of #SourdoughSeptember: A conversation with professional bakers Ed and Natasha Tatton about the 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).

Here's a preview:

[5:00] Sourdough isn't a skill, it's an understanding

[9:00] Sour-faux? Loaves at the supermarket may say "sourdough" but are a-lyin'

[15:00] Not everyone should bake sourdough, but everyone should be eating it: Breaking down the (numerous) health benefits of fermented foods

[22:00] Sourdough starters were once passed down as wedding gifts. Here's everything you need to know about your "low-maintenance pet"

[29:00] Pro tips for sourdough success from professional bakers

Resources mentioned:

The Real Bread Campaign
Brod & Taylor
Blue Zones documentary (via Netflix)
Episode #403: The Processed Food Problem

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The Processed Food Problem Sep 19, 2023

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About 60 percent of the foods Americans eat these days are processed, and diet-related illnesses are the leading cause of mortality in the USA. If you’re like most people you may be spending your hard-earned dollars on food you’ve been told is healthy and safe but simply isn't.

Amidst both all the conflicting diet information and all the greenwashing it has never been more important to pay attention to what's in our food. On today's show we discuss the processed food problem by zeroing in on 3 specific additives we should be on the lookout for the next time we venture into the grocery store.

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[4:30] Is processing the problem, or is it the additives?

[7:30] Why 'Generally Recognized As Safe' is ridiculously unsafe

[15:00] Red 3, Yellow 4, and everything you need to know about artificial food dyes

[18:00] The connection between the benzoates and hyperactivity

[24:00] What on earth is potassium bromate? Here's the simplest way to avoid this bread additive

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HEADLINES: Dating Debt Sep 15, 2023

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The enviro-news you need to know for Friday, September 15 2023:

[00:30] Biden blocks oil drilling in Arctic Alaska (yay!). But don't forget about Willow ...

[3:30] Extreme heat and indoor recess

[9:00] A (gorgeous) once-extinct bird is reintroduced to New Zealand

[13:00] Millennials are racking up 'romantic debt' in the pursuit of love

Resources mentioned:

A Rare Pair of Chicks for the Exotic and Endangered Takahe Into The Wild
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Building Experiential Wealth Sep 14, 2023

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Our experiences - the big trips, the small moments of joy, and everything in between - are the real wealth of our lives. So why is it that we consistently fail to do the things we're yearning to do? And how can we live lives that are experientially rich despite the daily grind?

Today's show is a conversation with authors Bridget Hilton and Joe Huff about how to treat time as our most valuable currency while it's still on our side.

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[4:00] How to accurately measure the importance of experiences in a capitalist society

[12:00] Experiences yield wealth, yet so few of us fully live. Here are the top reasons why, according to a study of over 20K individuals

[15:30] Fear holding you back? Do this!

[19:00] Shake yourself awake to what really matters (and don't fall back asleep!) with these 2 resources

[31:00] 3 ways to avoid regrets by keeping yourself accountable

Resources mentioned:

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Experiential Billionaire: Build a Life Rich in Experiences and Die With No Regrets
Get your own (free!) Memento Mori Calendar
Episode #362: Living On Purpose

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Reclaiming Your Weekends Sep 12, 2023

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For many, weekends are for chores. They're also for carting kids to sports games and getting caught up on errands. But amidst all that driving and laundering, where are the opportunities to rest, rejuvenate, and fully live our lives?

Feeling rested is so much more than a good night's sleep and on today's show we discuss research-backed ways to reclaim your time and wellness by making weekends work for you.

Here's a preview:

[3:00] Connections between work, busyness, and feeding the capitalist engine

[5:00] The 7 types of rest our bodies and minds need

[20:00] What research says about the benefits of active recreation as opposed to passive recreation

[24:00] Thoughts on playing catch up on the weekends: Can we minimize our weekend chores?

[29:00] Whatever happened to blue laws? Making a case for jumping off the work-spend hamster wheel, at least on the weekend

[33:00] Parents, we simply must: Together let's take a critical look at our children's weekend activities

Resources mentioned:

Take Dr. Dalton-Smith's free rest quiz
Sacred Rest: Recover Your Life, Renew Your Energy, Restore Your Sanity by Sandra Dalton-Smith
The Weekend Effect: The Life-Changing Benefits of Taking Two Days Off by Katrina Onstad
Rest Is Resistance: A Manifesto by Tricia Hersey
Episode #354: Edit Your Life

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HEADLINES: Groundwater Sep 08, 2023

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The enviro-news you need to know about for Friday, September 8 2023:

[00:30] 3 cheers for the rise of tiny forests

[5:00] What sea ice loss means for emperor penguins

[10:00] We're running out of groundwater ...

[14:00] Revisiting climate havens

Resources mentioned:

Episode #137: 5 Facts About The Global Water Crisis
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