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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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Plant-Based Families Jan 10, 2023

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From meat-free 'chicken' nuggets to non-dairy ice creams, plant-based foods that actually taste good are becoming increasingly available in grocery stores. In many ways it's never been easier to find kid-friendly and carnivore-friendly cuisine.

So then why aren't more of us (myself included) transitioning our families to plant-based eating?

In honor of Veganuary I bring you a conversation with PETA's Faith Robinson about why we should all take yet another look at our diets; she also offers her best tips for incrementally transitioning our families to plant-based eating.

Here's a preview:

[5:00] Are processed meat-free foods healthy?

[9:00] Thoughts on the protein problem

[10:00] Eating plant-based is one of the most environmentally friendly actions we can do and here's why

[11:00] Capitalizing on our children's innate sense of compassion to ease the transition to plant-based

[20:00] Don't reinvent the wheel! Incremental first steps for incorporating more plant-based meals

Resources mentioned:

Want more episodes like this one? Check out #238: The Future Of Food.
Tons of resources for parents available at petakids.com.
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Email me and say hello! MamaMinimalistBoston@gmail.com.

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Your Right To Repair Jan 05, 2023

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Stuff breaks. In 2023, stuff breaks often. Few amongst us possess the knowledge to fix the evermore complex gadgets we use every day; worse, professional repairs (if they're even available) often cost more than replacing the item outright. What's a sustainable minimalist to do?

On today's episode we discuss all-things conscious consumption as it relates to home appliances, planned obsolescence, and the Right To Repair movement (it'll be fun, I promise!).

Here's a preview:

[3:00] An electricity primer: where it comes from and why it's important to choose energy-efficient appliances

[9:00] Exactly how long our favorite household appliances *should* last (we see you, planned obsolescence)

[22:00] Energy Star versus Energy Guide: What's the difference?

[29:00] Everything you need to know about the Right To Repair movement

[36:00] Practical ways to maintain your appliances for longevity

Resources mentioned:

* Join our (free!) community here.

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* Email Stephanie and say hello! MamaMinimalistBoston@gmail.com.

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Finite Resources Jan 03, 2023

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We may indeed live in a world in which we can get whatever we want whenever we want it, but there's a problem with such instant (and incessant!) gratification: Resources are finite.

On today's show, a conversation with blogger and author Liz Frugalwoods about how to teach our children that money doesn't grow on trees and buying new isn't consequence-free.

Here's a preview:

[4:30] Getting our kids on board: How to reframe eco-frugality as a game

[11:00] Proaction as a handy Waste Not, Want Not tool

[20:00] The why and how behind early financial education for our children

[24:00] Real-time financial literacy: How to kick off a chore routine for kids

[32:00] Liz's thoughts on normalizing secondhand as a means of preserving finite resources

Resources mentioned:

Last chance to sign up for our school bus initiative! Email Stephanie at MamaMinimalistBoston@gmail.com with a simple "I'm in!" and we'll get you on the list.
Meet the Frugalwoods: Achieving Financial Independence Through Simple Living
Liz on Instagram
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The Big Fix Dec 20, 2022

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A conversation with energy policy advisor Hal Harvey and award-winning NY Times journalist Justin Gillis about exactly what we need to do more of in 2023 to ensure the planet remains habitable for our children.

Here's a preview:

[2:00] Is it already too late?

[4:00] The transition to seeing ourselves not as mere green consumers but instead as green citizens

[12:00] Creating a "tangible local expression" of your environmental values: the why and how

[25:00] How to decide which eco-policy to put your weight behind (and what it really means to "hit it hard")

Resources mentioned:

The Big Fix: 7 Practical Steps To Save Our Planet
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Clutter's Hidden Costs Dec 15, 2022

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What your clutter is costing you, plus 5 guiding principles for mindful rehoming.

Resources mentioned:

Episode #105: The Dark Side Of Donating: Where Do Goodwill Donations Actually Go?
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New Year New You Dec 13, 2022

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When it comes to health-first resolutions (eat healthier! feel better in jeans!), it's unfortunate but true: such resolutions often fail shortly after January 1.

On today's show Leeann Rybakov outlines what it *really* takes to make your health-centered New Year's Resolution stick.

Here's a preview:

[3:00] Exactly why our get healthy/lose weight/eat right/move more resolutions fail, according to a Board Certified Functional Medicine Health Coach

[11:00] The Number One aspect of nutrition we tend to get wrong

[20:00] How important is sleep when it comes to health, actually?

[26:00] Extreme workouts don't lead to extreme health. Here's why

[36:00] Stress effects on our individual health goals

Resources mentioned:

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Holding The Line Dec 08, 2022

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It's the most wonderful time of the year, or is it? December can be stressful, expensive, and emotionally taxing; it's no wonder, then, that 3 in 5 Americans believe the holiday season negatively impacts their mental health.

Enter interpersonal boundaries which, when done right, protect your time, well-being, and budget. Even better? Drawing explicit lines in the proverbial sand increases the chances you'll actually enjoy the holiday season.

Here's a preview:

[3:00] The personal and interpersonal benefits associated with setting boundaries

[6:00] Getting our minds right: 2 soul-deep understandings that are necessary before attempting to set any interpersonal boundary

[14:00] When to set a boundary (and exactly how to do it, according to psychologists)

[19:30] It's role play time! 7 potential interpersonal trouble areas, with 7 real-life boundary setting examples

Resources mentioned:

Episode #243: Boundaries And Generational Clutter
Episode #326: Gift Boundaries
We Can Do Hard Things podcast
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Gift Boundaries Dec 06, 2022

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How do we kindly ask our parents and in-laws to stop buying into plastic junk culture for our children? Why would we even want to embark on such an uphill battle?

Overwhelming amounts of gifts may be commonplace around the holidays but the reality is this: The Number One most important gift we can give our kids is an inhabitable planet on which they can survive and thrive. With both the planet and families in crisis (hello, debilitating clutter!), it's high-time we find ways to avoid unnecessary presents in advance of the holidays.

Today I chat with Whitney Leigh Morris about how she established (and maintains!) gift boundaries with her loved ones in December and always.

Here's a preview:

[3:00] Both you and your children benefit when you establish gift boundaries; here's why

[7:00] When to play the "climate crisis card" versus when to pivot

[20:30] 3 reasons to donate to reputable non-profits instead of returning or re-gifting

[24:00] Hindsight Mom Guilt wisdom for parents concerned their kids will be left wanting

[31:00] Thoughts on handling people who are affronted by your boundaries

Resources mentioned:

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* Join our (free!) community here.

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* Email me and say hello! MamaMinimalistBoston@gmail.com.

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RE-RELEASE: Listeners Call In! 20+ Non-Consumer Gift Ideas Dec 02, 2022

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When it comes to giving presents, sustainable minimalists understand that less is more and thoughtful is better. Indeed, minimalist holiday gift ideas don’t manifest themselves when walking the mall; you can’t find them by panic buying in the days leading up to Christmas, either.

Need some inspiration? Today I’m thrilled to turn the mic over to you the listeners as you offer up nearly 2 dozen non-consumer gifts for the holiday season.

*A note from Stephanie: This episode originally aired in November 2021 and it's too good to not re-release!

Here’s a preview:

[2:20] Making (and preserving!) memories through experiences and photos

[5:20] 7 personalized DIY gift ideas (that will also be appreciated)

[9:15] 2 book-related minimalist gift ideas

[13:00] Creating new traditions as a means of buying less junk

[16:00] When in doubt, donate

[19:00] Thoughts on the “gift in a box” hack

Resources mentioned:

Yankee Swap rules
Heifer International
Did you know there’s a book based on THIS podcast? (Thank you for supporting my work!)
* For even more minimalist gift ideas, check out this blog post from the archives

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Something For Nothing Dec 01, 2022

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Are you getting all you can from your library?

Libraries are quiet pillars of our communities that often get overlooked. That's unfortunate because libraries are one of the few places where you can truly get something for nothing.

On today's show I'm outlining 7 goods and services you likely never knew you could get for free from your library.

Here's a preview:

[9:00] Exactly how much you're paying for multiple video streaming services (plus, how much the library can help you save)

[16:30] Stephanie's favorite hack for cooking magazine lovers

[20:00] How to get the most out of your Library Of Things

[22:00] Museum tickets and your child's holiday Experience gift, BAM

Resources mentioned:

Episode #289: The Convenience Tax
Leave a voicemail and rave about your local library! (857) 264-1967‬
Hoopla Digital
Kanopy Video Database
Mango Languages
OverDrive Ebooks, Audiobooks and More
Zinio
eBook Central

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* Email me and say hello! MamaMinimalistBoston@gmail.com.

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