Sustainable Minimalists

The enviro-news you need to know for Friday, December 15 2023: [00:30] COP28: The good, the bad, and the ugly [9:15] Who gets the (limited) water in California? [13:30] Extreme weather and the cost of sugar 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 Equilibria! Use code SUSTAINABLE for 15% off sitewide: http://www.myeq.com * Thank you to LifeStraw! https://lifestraw.com/ * Thank you to My Life In A Book! Use code SUSTAINABLE at checkout for 10% off. https://www.mylifeinabook.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

Tips on Decluttering 6 Oft-Forgotten Areas You decluttered. You’ve tidied. You organized what’s left, and now you’re exhausted. But still – to your chagrin! – you realize the work’s not *quite* complete. It happens to the best of us: In the throes of decluttering, we overlook specific spaces that demand our attention. My guest this week is blogger, YouTuber, and decluttering expert Shannon Torrens. Shannon is on the show to identity the 6 areas we tend to overlook on our journeys toward minimalism. Even better? She offers tips on decluttering these spaces sustainably, too. Love a good ol’ show filled with tips on decluttering and tidying up? If so, this one’s for you. Get ready to be inspired!   * Get more decluttering inspo on Shannon’s YouTube channel. * Find your tribe. Sustainable Minimalists are on Facebook, Instagram + Pinterest. * Want more episodes like this? Try #061: 5 Steps to Staying Motivated when Decluttering Gets Hard.     Stay in-the-know! Sign up for monthly eco-friendly inspiration. #mc_embed_signup{background:#fff; clear:left; font:14px Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; width:1998px;} /* Add your own Mailchimp form style overrides in your site stylesheet or in this style block. We recommend moving this block and the preceding CSS link to the HEAD of your HTML file. */ Email First Name (function($) {window.fnames = new Array(); window.ftypes = new Array();fnames[0]='EMAIL';ftypes[0]='email';fnames[1]='FNAME';ftypes[1]='text';}(jQuery));var $mcj = jQuery.noConflict(true);   Our Sponsors: * Thank you to Equilibria! Use code SUSTAINABLE for 15% off sitewide: http://www.myeq.com * Thank you to LifeStraw! https://lifestraw.com/ * Thank you to My Life In A Book! Use code SUSTAINABLE at checkout for 10% off. https://www.mylifeinabook.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

    Did you know? The average American kitchen holds a whopping 1,019 items. Yet professional chefs argue that fully functioning kitchens demand *just* 16 items. No need to spend an arm + a leg on top of the line models, either: you, too, can whip up delectable meals with just 16 items that cost under $300 total. This week, I’m dabbling in the concepts of minimalists kitchens + minimalist cooking with simplicity wellness coach Mirley Guerra Graf. Mirley believes that healthy living starts in a minimalist kitchen; I agree. On today’s episode we identify the gadgets you need, the gadgets you don’t need + how, exactly, to declutter the heart of your home. If cooking for your household is a stress-inducing affair, you’ll want to stick around for Mirley’s tips on making healthy meals without extra work, too. Enjoy! * Find your tribe. Sustainable Minimalists are on Facebook, Instagram + Pinterest. * Be in-the-know! Sign up for early bird access (+ a discount!) when “14 Days to a Zero-Waste Kitchen” reopens here.   Our monthly newsletter overflows with eco-friendly awesomeness. Get yours straight to your inbox! #mc_embed_signup{background:#fff; clear:left; font:14px Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; width:1998px;} /* Add your own Mailchimp form style overrides in your site stylesheet or in this style block. We recommend moving this block and the preceding CSS link to the HEAD of your HTML file. */ Email First Name (function($) {window.fnames = new Array(); window.ftypes = new Array();fnames[0]='EMAIL';ftypes[0]='email';fnames[1]='FNAME';ftypes[1]='text';}(jQuery));var $mcj = jQuery.noConflict(true); Our Sponsors: * Thank you to Equilibria! Use code SUSTAINABLE for 15% off sitewide: http://www.myeq.com * Thank you to LifeStraw! https://lifestraw.com/ * Thank you to My Life In A Book! Use code SUSTAINABLE at checkout for 10% off. https://www.mylifeinabook.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

On April 22, 193 countries celebrate Earth Day. The premise of the holiday is great, right? It’s a day dedicated to planting trees. Picking up trash. Recycling. But there’s a big problem with Earth Day, and it’s this: It’s just one day out of 365, then it’s over. When it comes to the state of our planet, there’s not much to celebrate; that’s why I suggest we honor Mother Nature differently. This Earth Day, let’s NOT pick up trash. Let’s stop producing it, instead. On this episode, I’m delighted to offer 5 action steps for those just beginning their eco-minimalist journey followed by 5 advanced strategies for those looking to up their sustainability game. Pick one + join me! Access this week’s Show Notes here. Join the movement + Let your voice be heard. Find fellow sustainable minimalists on Facebook + Instagram! Our Sponsors: * Thank you to Equilibria! Use code SUSTAINABLE for 15% off sitewide: http://www.myeq.com * Thank you to LifeStraw! https://lifestraw.com/ * Thank you to My Life In A Book! Use code SUSTAINABLE at checkout for 10% off. https://www.mylifeinabook.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

Reminder! Our hands can do more than type and text. In fact, they can grow things. On today's show — and in honor of National Gardening Day! — permaculture expert Kareen Erbe lists countless tangible and intangible benefits associated with active participation in your local growing community; she also offers practical suggestions for getting off our screens and reengaging with the natural world. Here's a preview: [8:00] Industrializing our food systems has benefits, sure. But in doing so, what have we sacrificed? [19:00] Industrial agriculture is the problem, but agriculture is also the solution [23:00] Don't want to grow anything? You don't have to! Here's how to best invest in your *local* food systems [27:00] It's not that local, organic food is so expensive; it's that corporate, industrialized food is too cheap [31:00] The 5 S-es: Scalable tips for newbie growers [35:00] Kids who grow kale eat kale! Resources mentioned: Episode #447: No Topsoils, No Food Kareen on Instagram 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 Equilibria! Use code SUSTAINABLE for 15% off sitewide: http://www.myeq.com * Thank you to LifeStraw! https://lifestraw.com/ * Thank you to My Life In A Book! Use code SUSTAINABLE at checkout for 10% off. https://www.mylifeinabook.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

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Identifying 5 expensive and downright impractical geoengineering ideas designed to curb global warming: [5:30] 2 direct carbon capture projects (one of which plans to drill more oil) [8:30] A gigantic umbrella in space? [10:00] Adding iron to the ocean in hopes of spurring algae blooms [13:00] Sending sulfur dioxide into the atmosphere in weather balloons, oh my 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 Equilibria! Use code SUSTAINABLE for 15% off sitewide: http://www.myeq.com * Thank you to LifeStraw! https://lifestraw.com/ * Thank you to My Life In A Book! Use code SUSTAINABLE at checkout for 10% off. https://www.mylifeinabook.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

Take stealth wealth and reverse it: Stealth frugality is what happens when a person lives big without spending lots of money. On today's show: A laundry list of the ways in which we can each live a rich life but do so frugally. *A note from Stephanie: I mention a ridiculous amount of companies in today's show. None of them are sponsored! Here's a preview: [6:00] Home is where the heart is, so open up your home! [10:30] Pizza? Cocktails? Manicures? Learn how make/do what you love but better [14:30] #selfcare culture is a capitalist construct (and you should never have to pay to care for your SELF) [19:00] How to enjoy your hobbies without going all-in with the extras [23:00] Want to eat like royalty? Learn how to cook [30:00] Get yo' hands on some great reading material (without overspending!) Resources mentioned: Living The Good Life, Just Cheaper? (via The Frugal Girl) The Buffalo Wool Company Episode #194: Safer Nail Polish Dazzle Dry nail polish Lego Replay -- 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 Equilibria! Use code SUSTAINABLE for 15% off sitewide: http://www.myeq.com * Thank you to LifeStraw! https://lifestraw.com/ * Thank you to My Life In A Book! Use code SUSTAINABLE at checkout for 10% off. https://www.mylifeinabook.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

Work emails. Social media notifications. Weather alerts. The constant news cycle. In the hustle and bustle of modern life, it's easy to get lost in the chaos of endless distractions. Yet research has shown that information overload can lead to mental exhaustion, reduced cognitive function, and an inability to make sound decisions. On the other hand, intentional disconnection has the power to enhance creativity and productivity. It improves overall well-being, too. On today's show podcaster Diane Boden and I discuss exactly why it's so important to disconnect from modern distractions at least once in awhile; we also brainstorm how to best unplug. Here's a preview: [12:00] Are we becoming a culture that can't sit with negative emotions? With boredom? [16:30] Blue laws once encouraged rest; these days stores are open 7 days a week (thanks, capitalism!) [23:00] Stephanie's Number One tip for mindfulness newbies [26:00] Hurry culture, busy-ness, and setting professional boundaries [30:00] Do you watch TV while scrolling on your phone? Theres a name for that! Outlining the (numerous) consequences associated with 'continuous partial attention' Resources mentioned: Diane on Instagram 10% Happier: How I Tamed The Voice In My Head, Reduced Stress Without Losing My Edge, And Found Self-Help That Actually Works — A True Story (by Dan Harris) Waking Up App The Ruthless Elimination Of Hurry: How to Stay Emotionally Healthy and Spiritually Alive in the Chaos of the Modern World (by John Mark Comer) -- 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 Equilibria! Use code SUSTAINABLE for 15% off sitewide: http://www.myeq.com * Thank you to LifeStraw! https://lifestraw.com/ * Thank you to My Life In A Book! Use code SUSTAINABLE at checkout for 10% off. https://www.mylifeinabook.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

Can a white couch and a toddler coexist?  Research finds that environment impacts well-being, and we shouldn't have to wait 18 years to enjoy our homes.  On today's show we address the age-old question: Can we have kids and nice things? The answer is yes; here's how. Here's a preview: [6:00] Hey you. (Yes, you!) You don't have to wait 18 years to enjoy your home [21:00] Don't invest in expensive accents and accessories! Go big on the timeless staples, instead  [25:00] Making a case for proudly using and displaying heirlooms [35:00] Exactly how to reframe accidents into teachable opportunities Resources mentioned: The Magnolia Story Episode #452: House Rules Episode #454: The Low-Tox Life -- 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 Equilibria! Use code SUSTAINABLE for 15% off sitewide: http://www.myeq.com * Thank you to LifeStraw! https://lifestraw.com/ * Thank you to My Life In A Book! Use code SUSTAINABLE at checkout for 10% off. https://www.mylifeinabook.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

Living the low-tox life can seem expensive and out of reach. But it doesn’t have to be. On today's show podcaster Regan Nelson suggests 7 research-backed ways to reduce your exposure to toxins that just so happen to *also* be free.  * This show is listener-supported, and we are about halfway to goal. Thank you for considering!  Here's a preview: [10:00] Lead! Pesticides! Here's what's on the bottom of your shoes  [14:00] Sure, this household staple is convenient (but it's also bisphenol- and phthalate-laden) [19:00] Be wary of these "regrettable substitutions" [26:00] Are you still using products with synthetic fragrance? (Stop!) [34:00] Teens, tweens, and beauty products: How to best present the "less is more" message 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 Equilibria! Use code SUSTAINABLE for 15% off sitewide: http://www.myeq.com * Thank you to LifeStraw! https://lifestraw.com/ * Thank you to My Life In A Book! Use code SUSTAINABLE at checkout for 10% off. https://www.mylifeinabook.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

The enviro-news you need to know for Friday, March 29 2024: [00:30] Here's why Americans pay the most after a natural disaster [6:00] New laws against intentional methane release, plus: why this new law is a money maker  [9:00] Throwing $$ at the industrial carbon emissions problem [12:00] Introducing radar gaps (a.k.a. another thing to worry about) Resources mentioned: Radar gaps threaten millions as severe weather season ramps up in U.S. (via WaPo) 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 Equilibria! Use code SUSTAINABLE for 15% off sitewide: http://www.myeq.com * Thank you to LifeStraw! https://lifestraw.com/ * Thank you to My Life In A Book! Use code SUSTAINABLE at checkout for 10% off. https://www.mylifeinabook.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

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) -- 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 Equilibria! Use code SUSTAINABLE for 15% off sitewide: http://www.myeq.com * Thank you to LifeStraw! https://lifestraw.com/ * Thank you to My Life In A Book! Use code SUSTAINABLE at checkout for 10% off. https://www.mylifeinabook.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

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 Equilibria! Use code SUSTAINABLE for 15% off sitewide: http://www.myeq.com * Thank you to LifeStraw! https://lifestraw.com/ * Thank you to My Life In A Book! Use code SUSTAINABLE at checkout for 10% off. https://www.mylifeinabook.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

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 Equilibria! Use code SUSTAINABLE for 15% off sitewide: http://www.myeq.com * Thank you to LifeStraw! https://lifestraw.com/ * Thank you to My Life In A Book! Use code SUSTAINABLE at checkout for 10% off. https://www.mylifeinabook.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

Things are a-changin' around here.  On today's show: Introducing new ways to support the show (with fun perks like ad-free shows, subscriber-only episodes and, yes, real life Book Club!) This is YOUR show. As always, thank you for your support! >> sustainableminimalists.substack.com/ -- 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 Equilibria! Use code SUSTAINABLE for 15% off sitewide: http://www.myeq.com * Thank you to LifeStraw! https://lifestraw.com/ * Thank you to My Life In A Book! Use code SUSTAINABLE at checkout for 10% off. https://www.mylifeinabook.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

Eating meals together is the ultimate parenting cheat code, and that's because in just one hour you can improve your kids' academic performance, self-esteem, and cardiovascular health while simultaneously reducing their risks of substance misuse, depression, and obesity. On today's show: author Annette Thurmon on making the kitchen the heart of the home once again. Here's a preview: [7:30] A laundry list of the nutritional benefits of regular family dinners, plus the developmental and mental health benefits for kids and teens [10:00] We parents should be including our children in the cooking process, and here's why (plus: easy lift how-tos) [20:00] Remember: It's not about the food! It's about the face-to-face, tech-free time [23:00] Practical dinnertime prompts Resource mentioned: Simple Country Living: Techniques, Recipes, and Wisdom for the Garden, Kitchen, and Beyond Creative alternatives to "How was your day?" What's one thing you learned today? What's one thing that made you smile today? If you could change something about your day, what would it be? What's one thing you liked most about your day? What has made you feel loved recently? How did you help someone today? How did someone help you? What's it like to be a kid? To be a parent? What was your last thought before falling asleep last night? -- 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 Equilibria! Use code SUSTAINABLE for 15% off sitewide: http://www.myeq.com * Thank you to LifeStraw! https://lifestraw.com/ * Thank you to My Life In A Book! Use code SUSTAINABLE at checkout for 10% off. https://www.mylifeinabook.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

The enviro-news you need to know for Friday, March 15 2024: [00:30] The paradox that's holding back clean energy gains [7:15] You're not crazy: Spring is indeed arriving earlier [13:00] Breaking down the EU's new 'gold standard' deforestation law [12:00] A war on utes? Updates from Australia's emissions regulations Resources mentioned: Episode #187: Everything You Need To Know About Palm Oil 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 Equilibria! Use code SUSTAINABLE for 15% off sitewide: http://www.myeq.com * Thank you to LifeStraw! https://lifestraw.com/ * Thank you to My Life In A Book! Use code SUSTAINABLE at checkout for 10% off. https://www.mylifeinabook.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

Today's show is a series of 3 very diverse updates straight from developments in my own life: The first is about self-sufficiency, the second is sustainability-focused, and the final act dedicates itself to intentional living. Here's a preview: [3:00] Act 1: The hydroponic growing hype. (Stephanie's good, bad, and ugly experiences with her new grow tower) [16:00] Act 2: Electrify Everything? (Our boiler is leaking. Here's where we are at with regard to heat pumps: costs, struggles, etc.) [28:00] Act 3: More intention, please! (Here's what I'm working on to avoid the busy trap) Resources mentioned: Episode #429: Get Growing (with Kevin Espiritu) Magic Puzzle Company The 'Busy' Trap (via NY Times) -- 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 Equilibria! Use code SUSTAINABLE for 15% off sitewide: http://www.myeq.com * Thank you to LifeStraw! https://lifestraw.com/ * Thank you to My Life In A Book! Use code SUSTAINABLE at checkout for 10% off. https://www.mylifeinabook.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

There's convenience, and then there's *excessive* convenience. While some modern conveniences are indeed necessary and needed, the excessive ones can be detrimental to ourselves and society as a whole. Items and services of convenience are often substitutes for supportive culture and connection. On today's show historian Jennifer Newton and I discuss how culture - and specifically excessively convenient, disposable culture - perpetuates itself; we also muse on what to do if the prevailing culture no longer "fits". Here's a preview: [5:00] How'd we get here? A brief history of the Convenience Industrial Complex in America [10:00] Weak ties, strong ties, and 3 ways convenience culture reduces social connection [23:00] The average American watches 4 hours of TV a day. What are the cultural implications? [35:00] Passive and active ways to fight back against excessive convenience Resources mentioned: Sustain Initiative Substack -- 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 Equilibria! Use code SUSTAINABLE for 15% off sitewide: http://www.myeq.com * Thank you to LifeStraw! https://lifestraw.com/ * Thank you to My Life In A Book! Use code SUSTAINABLE at checkout for 10% off. https://www.mylifeinabook.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