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  1. The Distorted Mirror

    1 november 2024 · 32 min

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    Cyberpsychology is an emerging field that examines the ways in which technology influences human behavior. On today's show we discuss what happens to our purchasing habits when psychology, sociology, and 21st century tech collide. Lees meer

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    [1:30] Who you think you are is influenced by others (hello, looking glass self!)

    [8:30] It's human nature to compare and compete: Here's how and why we internalize social media messaging

    [16:00] 3 reasons why shoppers feel better when they purchase items that contribute to self-repair

    [20:00] 2 ways dopamine and online algorithms work together and entice us to buy

    Resources mentioned/Further reading:

    The Digital Looking Glass Self (via Psychology Today)

    Buying: The Effect on Self-Worth Feelings and Consumer Well-Being

    Why TikTok Made Us Buy It (via Psychology Today)

    Stay Free App

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  2. A Life Of Purpose

    29 oktober 2024 · 33 min

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    Our culture is marked by both comparison and overconsumption, and we are constantly urged to hustle for something bigger, better, or more expensive because (supposedly) happiness lies within the next purchase or achievement. But what if the key to living a more satisfied life is to simply slow down and listen to your intuition? Lees meer

    On today's show: A conversation with best-selling author Stephanie O'Dea about breaking free from hustle culture for increased fulfillment, reduced stress, and a stronger sense of purpose.

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    [8:00] Doing things out of guilt, obligation, or acceptance versus Simply Looking Only Within (SLOW!)

    [12:00] It's a lot easier to sell to people who are unhappy. Enter our preponderance for fast living

    [20:00] Is conventional 'success' possible when we are living slow?

    [25:00] What to do when you can't hear the voice within because daily life is too fast and too noisy

    [27:00] The more social media scrolling, the more disenchantment. And yet we are creatures of comparison ...

    Resources mentioned:

    Thank you to Wild for sponsoring this week's episode! Use code SUSTAINABLE20 for 20% off. https://www.wearewild.com/us/?discount=SUSTAINABLE20

    Slow Living: Cultivating a Life of Purpose in a Hustle-Driven World

    The Slow Living Podcast

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  3. Reclaiming Movement Opportunities

    25 oktober 2024 · 29 min

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    There's no way around it: more stuff means more sedentarism. Lees meer

    Products of convenience move on our behalf, and our kids are moving their bodies less than any other generation in human history. Our culture–and the items the market produces to support our ways of life—dissuade self-sufficiency, and so creating a movement-rich life for our health and for the planet's may often feel like an uphill battle.

    This week I speak with author and biomechanist Katy Bowman. Katy offers tangible ways to reclaim the movement opportunities that have been lost to the conveniences associated with modern living.

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    [7:30] The relationship between carbon footprints, pleasure, and movement lost

    [16:00] How to become more tolerant of movement in the house

    [19:15] Ways to engage kids who don't consider themselves "outdoorsy"

    [22:45] Multitasking versus stacking: What's the difference (and why does it matter?)

    [25:20] 2 steps listeners can take right now to reclaim movement opportunities that have been lost to convenience

    Resources mentioned:

    Grow Wild: The Whole-Child, Whole-Family, Nature-Rich Guide to Moving More

    Katy on Instagram

    Save The Earth book series

    Watch the extended version of this interview on Youtube

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  4. Water Smarts

    22 oktober 2024 · 43 min

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    Water is a finite resource. Freshwater shortages are increasingly striking regions around the globe and, as demand for water rises while supply continues to drop, the price of water will likely skyrocket. Lees meer

    It’s more important than ever to be smart about water. On today's show horticulturist Noelle Johnson offers easy ways to save water and have a beautiful yard — even amongst challenging climatic conditions.

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    [5:00] Globally, less rain is falling. And simultaneously the planet is desertifying. What are the consequences?

    [11:00] Exactly why rainwater is better for our plants than water from the hose, plus: 3 ways to effectively capture rainwater

    [15:00] Did you know you can repurpose gray water in your yard? (I sure didn't!)

    [26:00] Musings on lawns

    [32:00] 7 ways to use less water in your vegetable garden (hint: raised beds require more water!)

    Resources mentioned:

    Thank you to Wild for sponsoring this week's episode! Use code SUSTAINABLE20 at checkout for 20% off. https://www.wearewild.com/us/?discount=SUSTAINABLE20

    Episode #137: The Global Water Crisis

    Episode #500: Rebuilding Your Village

    The Water-Smart Garden: Techniques and Strategies for Conserving, Capturing, and Efficiently Using Water in Today's Climate... and Tomorrow's

    Noelle on Instagram

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  5. Future-Conscious Thinking

    18 oktober 2024 · 28 min

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    Many people — and many societies, for that matter — rely on short-sighted quick wins as their Number One go-tos when managing oversized problems. But what works in the short-term likely isn’t best in the long run; worse, such near-sightedness rarely considers its impacts on generations to come. Lees meer

    Enter longpath thinking, a mindset that prioritizes future-conscious thinking and behavior.

    On today’s episode I speak with author and futurist Ari Wallach. Ari argues that when we step away from knee-jerk reactions we will both reclaim meaning in our lives and help preserve the planet for future generations. And if making daily decisions by considering their reverberations 500 years from now sounds revolutionary to you, you’re absolutely right. Ari’s on the show to ease the transition to future-consciousness in 3 simple steps.

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    [2:00] “Future” isn’t a noun; it’s a verb. Here’s why

    [4:30] Debunking lifespan biases so as to create a better world for future generations

    [6:00] 3 problems associated with short-termism

    [11:30] How an understanding of transgenerational empathy encourages us to act on behalf of future generations

    [17:00] What doubling down on sandbag strategies means for fulfilling our collective moral obligations

    [20:00] 3 ways to start practicing longpath thinking and acting right now

    Resource mentioned:

    Longpath: Becoming the Great Ancestors Our Future Needs

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  6. Stuff You Should Know

    17 oktober 2024 · 27 min

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    These days, dry cleaners press shirts, industrialized farms grow monocrops, and factories churn out single-use varieties of (nearly) everything. And when a possession looks a little worn or a little torn? Many Americans trash it and buy new without a second thought. Lees meer

    Life can be simpler, more affordable, and downright sweeter when you do things yourself and maintain what you already own. On today's show: Calling on the timeless wisdom of our great grandparents to re-learn specific, self-sufficient skills for the long haul.

    Here's a preview of the skills we are re-learning today:

    [5:30] How to season your cast iron skillet

    [9:30] How to buy local food every week

    [21:00] How to best care for your leather footwear

    Resources mentioned:

    Episode #468: Cooking With Cast Iron

    Episode #494: Streamlining Non-Negotiables

    localharvest.org

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  7. How To Host A Clothing Swap

    15 oktober 2024 · 34 min

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    Clothing swaps (or toy swaps, or book swaps, or home goods swaps) are a low-stakes way to declutter your closet and acquire new-to-you clothes. These events also happen to be the epitome of communal care and can fundamentally change how others view secondhand items. Lees meer

    Share resources with your neighbors, reduce waste, and get socializing without exchanging money! On today's show 4-time clothing swap host Jess Schroeder divulges her pro secrets to hosting a successful event.

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    [8:00] The price of clothes has dropped dramatically in the last 30 years. Are clothing swaps pointless amidst our cultural reverence for cheap goods?

    [13:30] What is it about a swap that's so darn fun?

    [19:00] Your questions answered: Exactly how to host a killer clothing swap

    [24:00] How to be size inclusive and other pro tips for hosts and guests alike

    Resources mentioned:

    Sophie Strauss on Instagram

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  8. The C Word (Cancer!)

    11 oktober 2024 · 43 min

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    Since the dawn of the chemical era more than 300,000 chemicals have been invented, and many are made from oil and natural gas. While some manufactured chemicals have indeed provided benefit (Disinfectants! Antibiotics!), they have also caused great harm. Manufactured chemicals pollute every corner of the planet. They kill bees, fish, and mammals. They nearly destroyed the ozone and, yes, they give us cancer. Lees meer

    Many types of cancer are on the rise in the US, and one explanation for this increase lies in our world of chemicals. On today's show environmental investigative reporter Kristina Marusic identifies the harmful environmental exposures linked to cancer; she also provides a step-by-step roadmap for reducing your cancer risk.

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    [2:00] Breaking down exactly what's happening with cancer rates around the world and why

    [12:00] The 3 Ps: 3 categories of pollutants that have clear links to childhood cancer

    [20:00] Pay special attention to these preventable environmental exposures if you have children

    [24:00] Revisiting the personal care product conundrum

    [28:00] The harmful environmental exposures you should zero in on at your child's daycare or school

    [36:00] In defense of being a loudmouth: You've been given a voice; here's how to best use it

    Resources mentioned:

    A New War on Cancer: The Unlikely Heroes Revolutionizing Prevention

    Sample letters to send to your child's school and school board (via Non-Toxic Communities)

    The Cancer Free Economy Network

    The EWG's Healthy Living App

    Silent Spring Institute

    The Center for Health, Environment, and Justice

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  9. Selective Mediocrity

    10 oktober 2024 · 37 min

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    Our To-Do lists are never-ending, sure. But it's neither realistic nor fair to assume we can excel in every arena. Lees meer

    Enter selective mediocrity, a.k.a. that conscious choice to let some stuff go.

    We simply can't do it all, and selective mediocrity enables us to give our whole selves to the tasks and goals that really matter. On today's show: A conversation with Dr. Whitney Casares about *actually* lowering our expectations (not just pretending we lowered them!) and preserving our precious time and energy.

    Here's a preview:

    [3:30] Feel like you're doing it all? Here are the 9 areas that take up the majority of a woman's time and energy

    [9:30] We moms aren't broken. The system is broken!

    [21:00] How do you decide when and where to be 'selectively mediocre'?

    [24:00] Anxiety loves perfection because anxiety loves control. Musings on being OK with letting some things go

    [28:00] Women have been conditioned to put others' needs ahead of their own. Time to enact self-boundaries!

    Resources mentioned:

    Doing It All: Stop Over-Functioning and Become the Mom and Person You're Meant to Be

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  10. Rebuilding Your Village

    8 oktober 2024 · 41 min

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    A recent study finds Americans are spending notably more time at home, and it's not wholly the pandemic's fault. Thank technology: For the last 20 years Americans have slowly traded their social institutions — like churches and clubs — for isolation. Lees meer

    Have we forgotten how to be social creatures? On today's show: A conversation with journalist Rosie Spinks about concrete ways to rebuild your proverbial village.

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    [4:00] Counting the ways in which the pandemic hastened a cultural shift toward isolation already in progress

    [9:00] You don't need friends; you need 50 people

    [16:00] Be the person who asks twice!

    [24:00] The quiet genius of enacting place-based rituals

    [31:00] Reminder! Canceling is not a form of self-care

    [35:00] Are your social efforts rarely reciprocated? Enact this 3-second mindset shift

    Resources mentioned:

    What Do We Do Now That We're Here (via Substack)

    Kurt Vonnegut's commencement speech

    Episode #498: Removing The Mask

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  11. Edit Your Life

    4 oktober 2024 · 39 min

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    Life is noisier, messier, and more complicated than ever. In our quest to keep up, we can try to do it all—with mixed results. Lees meer

    Instead of life passively happening TO us, we each have the power to create the life we want to live. On today's show: A conversation with author Elisabeth Sharp McKetta about figuring out what matters most and hitting delete on what doesn’t.

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    [7:00] Before we edit, we must first examine: 3 questions to regularly ask when seeking a life of intention

    [9:30] The paradox of choice, plus: Why many of us rarely go after our first choice

    [16:00] Words of encouragement for listeners who examine their life and don't like what they see

    [21:00] Using your unique "core competencies" as organizing principles when editing your life

    [27:00] Editing for generosity: How to edit your narrative to benefit the collective

    [33:00] Elisabeth and Stephanie's thoughts on enjoying life despite the world's messiness

    Resources mentioned:

    Edit Your Life: A Handbook For Living With Intention In A Messy World

    The Mother-Daughter Puzzle by Rosjke Hasseldine

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  12. The Antidote To Hedonic Adaptation

    1 oktober 2024 · 34 min

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    The US hails consumption as a patriotic duty. But refraining from buying isn't a punishment, and practicing a bit of self-control both resets our hedonistic baseline and re-centers our behaviors around moderation. Lees meer

    It's paradoxical but true: Imposing temporary limits ultimately sets you free. On today's show author John Oakes discusses the numerous benefits associated with fasting from food, from spending, and everything in between.

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    [9:00] What do ancient philosophers have to say about self-control, holding back, and managing desires?

    [13:00] Musings on why it's important to put limits on ourselves even though our economy thrives when we consume without limits

    [25:00] We can do hard things! The personal benefits associated with embarking on a challenge and accomplishing it

    [29:00] Is overconsumption contributing to our nationwide 'modern malaise'?

    Resources mentioned:

    The Fast: The History, Science, Philosophy, and Promise of Doing Without

    Episode #049: The Why, How, and When of a No-Spend Challenge

    The Comfort Crisis: Embrace Discomfort to Reclaim Your Wild, Happy, Healthy Self

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  13. The Commercialization Of Kids

    27 september 2024 · 34 min

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    Big tech trains kids to become consumers from … well, birth. Lees meer

    Child-targeted marketing is cringe-worthy at best and unethical at worst. It also undermines children’s healthy development because it robs them of opportunities to play, imagine, and learn freely without manipulation.

    Today I speak with Dr. Susan Linn about the ways in which technology exploits children (and what we can do about it at home).

    (The podcast is approaching its 500th episode and in celebration I'm re-airing my Top 5 favorite episodes of all time. Here's #5.)

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    [3:30] Brand loyalty? How media corporations exploit our children for profit

    [6:30] Societal implications associated with perpetually up-selling to kids

    [11:30] The ways in which big tech manipulates children into bonding with their devices

    [17:00] A good, hard look: Addressing our collective preoccupation with technology

    [28:00] Thoughts on breaking an older child’s screen addiction

    Resources mentioned:

    Episode #337: Minimalist Screen Time and Slow TV

    Who’s Raising the Kids? Big Tech, Big Business, and the Lives of Children

    Fair play

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  14. Removing The Mask

    26 september 2024 · 40 min

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    The Japanese argue that we each have three faces. The first is your idealized, near-perfect version; it's also the mask you present to the world. You reveal your second face selectively to very close friends and family, and you keep your third face — your true self — hidden from everyone (including, perhaps, yourself). Lees meer

    Our first mask conveys self-assuredness. Of being happy, put together, and in charge. But beneath our masks, we are messy creatures. We may even be living in deep emotional pain. On today's show: A conversation with author Jarod K. Anderson about removing our masks, being vulnerable, and boldly accepting our authentic, messy selves.

    * A note from Stephanie: The future of this show is uncertain, and it needs hundreds (hundreds!) more supporters to stay afloat. If you find yourself thinking about the world differently after listening, please consider supporting the show with $5 per month or $45 per year. Thank you for doing your part to keep Sustainable Minimalists in existence! https://sustainableminimalists.substack.com

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    [6:00] Shoulds, musts, and our cultural love of billable productivity

    [10:00] Jarod's thoughts on why we tend to turn to external validation and societally-approved markers to enhance self-esteem

    [13:00] The toxic myth that is 'rugged individualism'

    [18:00] Exactly why vulnerability is terrifying but essential

    [25:00] How to view the natural world as a medicinal anchor that accepts us just as we are

    Resources mentioned:

    Something in the Woods Loves You

    Jarod on Instagram

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  15. A Mindful Wardrobe Refresh

    24 september 2024 · 29 min

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    Want to be "up to date" with your wardrobe choices? Fashion forwardness understands that the textile industry is incredibly polluting; having your finger on the fashion pulse, then, is about consciously choosing not to participate in trends. Lees meer

    And yet we somehow must dress ourselves. While fast fashion is quite literally made to fall apart, wearing what we wore decades ago isn't a good look. So what on earth is a sustainable minimalist to do?

    On today's show: How to mindfully refresh your wardrobe with tips straight from experts.

    * A note from Stephanie: The future of this show is uncertain, and it needs hundreds (hundreds!) more supporters to stay afloat. If you find yourself thinking about the world differently after listening, please consider supporting the show with $5 per month or $45 per year. Thank you for doing your part to keep Sustainable Minimalists in existence! https://sustainableminimalists.substack.com

    Here's a preview of the expert-backed techniques we are discussing today:

    [8:30] All Killer, No Filler! Stop settling for garments that are "good enough"

    [17:00] Adapt, Don't Abandon: How to pair an outdated item with something that's on trend

    [24:00] Refine your style with The 3-Word Method

    [26:00] Raise the dead! (A.K.A. bring back to life high-quality, foundational pieces)

    [31:00] When all else fails, consider a uniform

    Resources mentioned:

    Episode #217: Organized Entryway Ideas (with Shira Gill)

    Episode #397: What Organizers Do

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  16. Ripple Effects

    19 september 2024 · 31 min

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    More free time and less stress. Extra money in the bank. While minimalists often report such benefits of the lifestyle over and over, for many of us, it goes deeper. Indeed, a minimalist lifestyle may fundamentally change the way we interact with the world. Lees meer

    As this podcast approaches its 500th episode I find myself curious about the ways in which adopting a minimalist or minimal-ish outlook has altered the ways in which we as community act and think.

    On today's show: A conversation with minimalist Elaina Jindra about just some of the ways her life is different these days.

    Here's a preview of the minimalism-inspired habit changes we are discussing today:

    [8:00] Watching less television and turning away from mass media

    [14:00] Buying in bulk, no more

    [19:00] Storing it at the store? Sure. Plus: Storing it at Goodwill!

    [22:00] Eating healthier and drinking less alcohol

    [25:00] Stepping into the role of 'creator' while losing the identity of 'consumer'

    Resources mentioned:

    Sign up for the Sustainable Minimalists newsletter (it's free!) here

    Hobby Hour (via Substack)

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  17. Phthalates And Kids Products

    17 september 2024 · 29 min

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    Just because a product is marketed to babies or kids doesn't mean it's safe, and new research published just last week has alarming things to say about the presence of phthalates in personal care products for children. Lees meer

    While minimalists know that excess stuff harms our emotional well-being and mental loads, *sustainable* minimalists understand that products can harm our physical health. On today's show: Applying the tenets of sustainable minimalism to the hair and skin products our children use each day.

    Here's a preview:

    [7:00] If phthalates make plastics flexible and bendy, what on earth are they doing in personal care products?

    [10:00] Don't see the term 'phthalate' on a product's ingredients list? That doesn't mean it's phthalate-free!

    [13:00] Are phthalates the reason why our daughters are getting their periods younger and younger?

    [19:00] No 10-step skincare regimen to see here: Here's a 5-step cleanup regimen for your household

    [25:00] Musings on the tween and teen skincare beauty craze

    Resources mentioned:

    Impact of Skin Care Products on Phthalates and Phthalate Replacements in Children: the ECHO-FGS

    Ultra-Processed Foods And Cardiovascular Disease: Analysis Of Three Large US Prospective Cohorts And A Systematic Review And Meta-Analysis Of Prospective Cohort Studies

    Episode #425: The Obesogens

    Yuka App

    Products mentioned on today's show:

    Giovanni Eco Chic Golden Wheat Deep Cleanse Shampoo

    Attitude Baby Leaves Hair And Body Wash

    Attitude Super Leaves Conditioner

    Kinship SPF 32 Sunscreen with Zinc Oxide

    David's Toothpaste

    Giovanni L.A. Hold Hair Spritz

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  18. Streamlining Non-Negotiables

    12 september 2024 · 21 min

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    Meal planning and prepping, laundry, and taking out the trash: These non-negotiable household tasks are never truly "done". And because it's impossible to get ahead of these mundane chores, they are likely the reason you feel like you’re always busy but never accomplish anything. Lees meer

    The bad news? Non-negotiables are a part of adulting. The good news? Streamlining such chores with a reduces the time and mental load associated with getting them done.

    On today's show: How to streamline meal planning *for the rest of your life* in under an hour.

    Here's a preview:

    [6:30] Breaking down exactly how much extra you're paying for meal kits

    [12:00] How to create a 28-day meal plan so you never have to meal plan again

    [16:00] Take it a step further with one-and-done and done grocery lists

    Resource mentioned:

    Episode #270: Desperation Dinners

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  19. Sleep Is Medicine

    5 september 2024 · 39 min

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    American culture is heavily influenced by a “rise and grind” reverence for hustling, and many of us have adopted the belief that sleep is a waste of time. When we dismiss the importance of sleep, we have more time to work harder and longer. And when we have more money in our pockets, what we are really doing is keeping our capitalist engines turning. Lees meer

    Contrary to what you've been told, sleep is not time wasted. On today's show: The Number One way to improve your health, wellness, and quality of life without spending any money at all (ahem ... prioritizing sleep).

    Here's a preview:

    [3:00] Rise and grind culture promotes sleep deprivation!

    [9:00] What happens when we sleep? Hop on a metaphorical submarine and explore the Sleep Sea

    [15:00] A laundry list of bad sleep's deleterious health and wellness effects

    [21:00] In your 40s or 50s? You especially need to prioritize sleep, and here's why

    [29:00] 6 research-backed ways to prioritize sleep every darn night

    Resources mentioned:

    Episode #472: Breath Awareness

    Episode #465: Optimizing Your Walks

    Outlive: The Science And Art Of Longevity (by Dr. Peter Attia)

    Why We Sleep: Unlocking The Power Of Sleep And Dreams (by Dr. Matthew Walker)

    The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index

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  20. Roots

    3 september 2024 · 36 min

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    We humans are evolutionarily primed to live in concert with the natural world, but these days Americans spend over 92% of time either indoors or inside a vehicle. The result? Stress, inflammation and — for some of us — a pervasive sense of malaise. Lees meer

    American culture is designed to keep us indoors because capitalist engines make money when we are distracted, and yet cutting-edge science supports the reality that life on this planet is radically interconnected. On today's show author Lyanda Lynn Haupt introduces the concept of rooted living to benefit of both humans and nature.

    Here's a preview:

    [11:00] Nature provides connection, and yet 21st century life vilifies the outdoors

    [16:00] Exactly why our capitalist engines benefit when we live indoors lives

    [22:00] Musings on our collected extractive mindset, plus: how roots are the antidote

    [28:00] Lyanda's Number One tip for re-rooting yourself and your children (It's a good one!)

    Resources mentioned:

    Rooted: Life At The Crossroads Of Science, Nature, and Spirit

    Lyanda on Instagram

    Episode #384: Forest Bathing 101

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  21. What Advertisers Know

    29 augustus 2024 · 31 min

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    A product needs to fit into someone’s life seamlessly in order for it to be bought, and it’s the job of the advertiser to show exactly how the item in question will fit into a life. On today's show: 5 crucial insights advertisers know about us (that we perhaps don't know about ourselves). Lees meer

    Here's a preview:

    [1:00] Examining our clutter problem through metaphor (bathtub, baby!)

    [9:00] Selling isn't about emotion; it's about seduction

    [13:00] We humans are animals, and animals are evolutionarily primed to heed warnings

    [15:00] Curiosity versus urgency: Both emotional states convert!

    [21:00] How companies slowly but surely increase market share, plus: here's what happens when a product differentiates itself on eco-friendliness

    [26:00] Insider advertising works!

    Resources mentioned:

    The Hidden Clutter Creator Right Under Your Nose (via Your House Machine on Substack)

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  22. If Trees Could Talk

    27 augustus 2024 · 40 min

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    One football field's-worth of forest is lost every single second of every single day. Loss of forests means loss of species and loss of stored carbon; it also means an increased risk of pandemics. Lees meer

    On today's show: Explaining the ways in which deforestation is linked to the pandemic prevalence, with tangible action steps for conscious consumers.

    Here's a preview:

    [5:00] It's not *just* about timber; it's about livestock, soy, and palm oil too

    [12:30] Exactly what happens when we raze forests and the generalists (ahem ... the rats, the mosquitos) march in

    [26:00] Breaking down the differences between the 3 Forest Stewardship Council certifications

    [29:00] Revisiting the palm oil problem

    [32:00] The industrialized food system is broken, and it pays to shorten your personal food chain

    Resources mentioned:

    Episode #447: No Topsoils, No Food

    Episode #187: Why Is Palm Oil Bad?

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  23. Extracurriculars Are Extra

    20 augustus 2024 · 36 min

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    Parenthood is awash with immense pressure to do right by our kids. We are told that children need certain (expensive) experiences to 'get ahead', and many of us observe our parenting peers investing in countless extracurriculars. But children need downtime, and recent research suggests that children should experience twice as much unstructured time as structured enrichment. Lees meer

    On today's show podcaster Kathryn Garland and I discuss how to find the structured, extracurricular sweet spot for your family.

    Here's a preview:

    [4:30] Scheduling rule #1: Family First (not Kid First!)

    [15:00] When dabblers don't fit into a world of specializers

    [22:00] Musings on extracurriculars, the 'rat race' and getting ahead

    [26:00] Start with the end in mind (and other tips for finding the extracurriculars sweet spot)

    [31:00] Words of encouragement for leaning into the quiet and into the slow

    Resources mentioned:

    Don't Sign Your Child Up For That (Extra)Curricular

    Episode #478: Charting A Rich Life

    Homespun: Create The Life You Crave Podcast

    Kathryn on Instagram

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  24. Back To School Shopping

    15 augustus 2024 · 39 min

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    ‘Tis the season for back-to-school door busters, price slashes, and closeouts. On today’s re-air: How to reduce clutter, save money, and help the planet by shopping for back-to-school with greater intention. Lees meer

    Here's a preview:

    [6:00] Let’s pull back the curtain on back-to-school marketing, shall we?

    [11:00] Here’s what it actually means (and what it actually looks like!) to shop your own home

    [18:30] Revisiting the kids’ capsule conversation

    [26:00] Thoughts on teacher wishlists (from a former teacher)

    Resources mentioned:

    Episode #391: Predictors Of Back To School Success

    Episode #006: The Ultimate Kids' Capsule Blueprint

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  25. Feeding Littles Lunches

    13 augustus 2024 · 39 min

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    Welcome to Back To School Week 2024! Lees meer

    In many homes, back to school season means back to packing lunchboxes. It's a stress-inducing chore, sure, as many parents find it difficult to think up new, creative lunch ideas that are actually healthy (and will actually get eaten!).

    On today's show registered dietician nutritionist Megan McNamee offers up her tried and true lunchbox formula; she also suggests simple lunch ideas that will make prepping lunches a breeze.

    Stay tuned for Thursday's Back To School episode about acquiring school supplies, clothes, and gear like a sustainable minimalist.

    Here's a preview:

    [4:00] Is there anything "wrong" with school lunches?

    [8:00] Pack when your kitchen is open! (And other practical ways to make lunchbox packing easier)

    [13:00] Add balance and variety by following Megan's Lunch Formula

    [20:00] Lunchbox ideas you've never heard of before

    [26:00] Must lunchboxes have a dessert?

    [33:00] How to best use after school snack time as a sneaky way to supplement your child's diet

    Resources mentioned:

    Feeding Littles Lunches: 75+ No-Stress Lunches Everyone Will Love

    Episode #391: Predictors Of Back To School Success

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  26. Big Cleaning

    8 augustus 2024 · 41 min

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    Scientists have found unsettling details about the potential health risks of common household cleaning products. And yet Big Cleaning capitalizes on fear of germs, bacteria, and disease to sell us home cleansers with traditional chemical compounds on the regular. Lees meer

    It behooves us to ask ourselves whether the ways things have always been done align with our own values. On today's show Zac Kieffer argues it's high-time we redefine what it means to clean.

    Here's a preview:

    [3:00] Three reasons why it's important to perpetually question the way we clean and disinfect

    [8:00] Are you disinfecting correctly? (Answer: Probably not.)

    [16:00] Ammonia! 2-Butoxyethanol! BACs! Here's what cleaning companies don't want you to know about the (very powerful) chemical compounds in traditional cleansers

    [21:00] Big Cleaning and fear-based marketing

    [28:00] Does microfiber = microplastics?

    Resources mentioned:

    Episode #417: How To Buy Soap

    E-Cloth (Minimalists15 for 15% off site-wide)

    Cleaning Products Emit Hundreds of Hazardous Chemicals, New Study Finds (via EWG)

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  27. Decluttering For Self-Care

    6 augustus 2024 · 38 min

    Afspelen
    If you're like me, you're likely dealing with constant, low-grade clutter situations, and that's because once a purchase is made, the item is ours to maintain, manage, and store. Sadly, consumerism never talks about the negative wellness effects of buying (I'm looking at you, cortisol!). Lees meer

    If clutter keeps piling up despite your best efforts, my guest today argues that it's time to dig deeper. Not deeper into the piles, of course. Deeper into yourSELF.

    On today's show professional organizer Jenny Albertini argues that decluttering is an act of self-care; it can also become a habit that enhances wellness. Put this episode on while you tackle an oft-forgotten space in your home and get to work!

    Here's a preview:

    [4:00] Why do we clutter?

    [5:30] Breaking down the bidirectional exchange between clutter and wellness

    [12:00] Our personal thresholds for clutter tolerance ebb and flow throughout life (and that's totally normal)

    [24:00] Tangible ways to stop the many clutter streams coming into our homes

    [27:00] Thoughts on right-sizing other people's gifts and hand-me-downs with our own space confines

    [31:30] The quiet genius of the "Someday Maybe" technique

    Resources mentioned:

    Decluttered: Mindful Organizing for Health, Home, and Beyond

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  28. Glimmers

    1 augustus 2024 · 46 min

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    In our hyper-capitalist society, it's often implied that the only things worth savoring are the really fancy, really shiny, really new, and really exotic. Let's push back against that narrative by finding the glimmers, also known as those simple moments of pleasure that pop up during our days. Lees meer

    We minimalists already know that it's in the small things that beauty lies. On today's show: Research-backed ways to spot life's glimmers and reap the most joy possible from every instance.

    Here's a preview:

    [8:00] Glimmers are all around us all the time. Are you paying attention?

    [16:00] Savoring offers many wellness benefits. One of them? It's an active way to fight back against our innate negativity bias

    [26:00] Introducing savoring's evil cousin, dampening (plus: how to stop it right this second)

    [32:00] Add in some effort! Determine a glimmer in your life and get optimizing

    [37:00] Downtime is a necessary part of life (it's also a time when we are most available to catch the glimmers)

    [42:00] Say it loud and say it proud! Verbalize the simple pleasures as a means of extending and expanding the pleasure

    Resources mentioned:

    Episode #439: The Negativity Bias

    Aro

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  29. Climate Solutions

    30 juli 2024 · 42 min

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    We talk an awful lot about "climate science" and "what climate scientists predict" on this podcast. Today, I'm talking to one of them. Lees meer

    What exactly are the next 100 years likely going to look like for humans? What needs to happen for the US to mobilize for real? On today's show: A conversation with Michael Barnard about climate solutions, with an emphasis on that pesky air conditioning problem.

    Here's a preview:

    [9:00] When it comes to cooling the planet, here's why my guest is "cautiously optimistic" despite the impending "ugly process"

    [14:00] Why climate change must first become impossible to ignore

    [20:00] The hotter it gets, the cooler we need our homes to be. And yet cooling our homes demands energy, which heats the planet more

    [27:00] Do we need to worry about mass electric grid failures in summer months?

    [32:00] Exactly why heat pumps are our collective heating and cooling future

    Resources mentioned:

    The New Climate War: The Fight To Take Back Our Planet (by Michael E. Mann)

    Proven Climate Solutions: Leading Voices on How to Accelerate Change

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  30. How To Stop Eating Microplastics

    25 juli 2024 · 43 min

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    When it comes to environmental concerns, there's certainly plenty to worry about at the moment. Whether you and your family is eating microplastics on the regular may not be your list of top concerns. Lees meer

    But it’s an important topic to cover. While the health effects of microplastics on humans are not fully understood, common sense measures that reduce our exposures to both the plastic itself and also the endocrine-disrupting chemicals that are on and in such particles are certainly prudent. On today's show: How to eat, drink, and inhale fewer microplastics as you go about your days.

    Here's a preview:

    [6:00] Synthesizing the latest research into the effects of microplastics on human health

    [11:00] Stop eating microplastics! 3 practical action steps in the kitchen

    [27:00] Inhalation and absorption matters: Why vacuuming and dusting helps

    [35:00] 3 (super easy) ways to reduce your plastics exposure when you're out and about

    Resources mentioned:

    Episode #393: Single-Use Poison

    Episode #466: Toxic Fashion

    E-Cloth

    Numi Tea

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  31. Values-Driven Spending

    23 juli 2024 · 46 min

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    In 1901, American families spent 20% of their income on non-necessities. But 123 years later? These days that figure has risen to 50%. Many of us spend hard-earned money in hopes of acquiring things that money can't buy, and the result? Nearly 3 and 4 of Americans identify finances as a top stressor in their lives. Lees meer

    Marketers have created consumer desire, sure, but it's entirely possible to spend in alignment with your values. In a world of disposable incomes, global warming, and far too much cortisol, we need values-based spending now more than ever, because spending on your core values benefits your wallet, your sanity, and the planet all at once.

    On today's show author Jill Sirianni encourages us to drill down our core values so we spend less, save more, and recenter our lives around what's actually important.

    Here's a preview:

    [8:30] The Number One reason not to buy to solve your problems (It rarely works!)

    [15:00] Faith, Family, Friends, and Fulfilling work: Identifying core values and the Four Fs

    [18:00] It's not deprivation, but it could be sacrifice ... How does self-care fit into the values-based spending conversation?

    [26:00] Nailing down your values and curb impulse spending for good

    Resources mentioned:

    Buy What You Love Without Going Broke

    Frugal Friends Podcast

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  32. Create More, Consume Less

    18 juli 2024 · 33 min

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    Once upon a time (oh, about 175 years ago) we were epic creators. Human hands made things, grew things, built things, and even invented things on the regular. But these days? By and large, we identify as consumers, and our hands are mostly used for typing and swiping. Lees meer

    And yet, when we consume too much, many of us experience stress, anxiety, and depression. We know it because we're living it: Our possessions can possess us.

    If we create more, we may very likely consume less. On today's show: Moving the needle of contentment away from over-consumption back to self-sufficiency by highlighting what research has to say about the wellness benefits associated with using our hands to create.

    Here's a preview:

    [4:30] Exactly when and how did we lost our collective abilities to create (Here's lookin' at you, mail-order catalog)

    [9:30] Our hands are marvels. Marvels, I say!

    [15:00] Crafting is good for you, so pick up those knitting needles, woodworking tools, or art supplies

    [20:00] In defense of active leisure (and I do mean active!)

    [24:00] Puzzles, board games, and the wellness benefits associated with "supercharged socializing"

    Resources mentioned:

    Book Club is August 5! 2 meetings this time around at 12pm EST and at 7pm EST. Join us!

    Working With Your Hands Is Good for Your Brain (via The New York Times)

    Handmade (by Gary Rogowski)

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  33. Preserving With A Purpose

    16 juli 2024 · 39 min

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    Tomatoes, green beans, peaches, and so much more: Our great-grandmas knew a thing or two about food preservation, and yet these days few of us can. It's a time- and labor-intensive practice, sure. But it's also a self-sufficient life skill. Lees meer

    Whether you grow some or all of your own food or seek out bargains at the store and farmers' market, canning the season's bounty means you'll be eating well all year round. You'll also be participating in a nearly waste-free practice (no plastic to see here!).

    Back to our great-grandmas for a hot minute: They infused love in every jar, and so can you. On today's show author Sarah Thrush invites us to go back to food preservation basics with advice on how to integrate canning into a self-sufficient, money-saving, and sustainable lifestyle.

    Here's a preview:

    [10:00] Say it loud, say it proud: There's no self-sufficiency without community!

    [15:00] The #1 Rule of canning, plus: why it's super important to start small

    [19:0o] The One Week, One Month, One Year principle: Here's exactly how Sarah keeps enough food on hand to feed her family for an entire year

    [25:00] Troubleshooting the most common canning conundrums

    [33:00] Take it outside and make it a party! The benefits to canning outside with your family

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    Resources mentioned:

    Preserving With A Purpose: Next Generations Canning Recipes and Wisdom

    Sarah on TikTok @peeliesandpetals

    Superb canning lids

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  34. Surviving Late Stage Capitalism

    11 juli 2024 · 41 min

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    Does it sometimes feel as though the passive act of being alive is too expensive and too difficult? You're not alone: Many scholars argue that late stage capitalism is what happens when everything (literally everything!) is commodified. Existing feels unnecessarily hard, too. Lees meer

    There IS good news: Surviving (and perhaps even thriving!) in a late stage capitalist society is possible. On today's show Laura Oldanie shows us exactly how to sur-thrive, with 6 actionable steps.

    Here's a preview of the strategies we're discussing today:

    [15:00] Pay attention to when and how you're influenced

    [17:00] Think of yourself less as a consumer and more as producer

    [21:00] Use your attention capital wisely

    [27:00] Embrace different forms of currency (free time, perhaps?)

    [35:00] Reduce unnecessary consumption and get off that capitalist hamster wheel, for good

    Resources mentioned:

    Join us for Book Club! We are super fun, I promise!

    Digital Minimalism (by Cal Newport)

    https://timebanks.org

    Episode #211 Redefining Wealth (with Shannon Hayes)

    Capitalism Survival Guide E-Book

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  35. Charting A Rich Life

    9 juli 2024 · 45 min

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    Despite our massive financial and material gains, happiness in the US has been in a consistent state of decline since at least the 1940s. Lees meer

    The research is clear: Materialism is toxic to human happiness. On today's show author Jeff Golden suggests practical ways to nourish in our lives the things that can help us live well (while simultaneously avoiding the hooks of money and stuff).

    Here's a preview:

    [5:30] We live amidst unimaginable wealth, yet we are unhappier than ever before. Here's why

    [10:00] Materialism is toxic to happiness, and not for the reasons you think

    [16:00] Exactly why you should choose your neighborhood wisely

    [22:00] Want to be happier? Don't put your effort into amassing stuff; put it here instead

    [30:00] Are we overly concerned about owning stuff so that we don't have to face our internal lacks?

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  36. Home Overwhelm

    27 juni 2024 · 33 min

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    For so many of us, day in and day out home maintenance feels like a gigantic weight on our shoulders. And because conventional gender roles pervade, matters of the home often continue to be one (wo)man's burden. Lees meer

    Decluttering, tidying, organizing, and cleaning, oh my! On today's show: A conversation with professional organizer Sona Avetisyan about getting our partners and our children to pitch in.

    Here's a preview:

    [5:00] What is it about clutter that's so triggering for women?

    [10:00] Status quo fallback prevention 101

    [13:00] Sick of nagging? Here's what works when I need my kids to help the heck out

    [18:00] Let's talk partners! Musings on what to do when your partner can't/won't pitch in

    [28:00] In defense of bringing playfulness back into our closest relationships (It's not that deep!)

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  37. There's Nothing Wrong With You

    25 juni 2024 · 35 min

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    When we buy something, it's not necessarily about the *thing*. Oftentimes we are buying into a story about ourselves; namely, what we simply must fix as we seek to get one step closer to our aspirational, in-a-perfect-world self. Lees meer

    Important truth time: You are not a perpetual self-improvement project, and no product can fix what was never broken in the first place. On today's show: A conversation with author Cait Flanders about why she broke up with self-help content and flaws-first marketing messages (and why, too, she never looked back).

    Here's a preview:

    [5:00] Buying stuff to escape your feelings? (Me too.)

    [10:00] The "there's something wrong with you" messaging starts in childhood, my friends

    [13:00] Where's the line between prioritizing self-growth versus living in that perpetually sad place of 'less than'?

    [20:00] Here's how your life may change if you stopped spending $$ on products to fix what you've been told is broken

    [26:00] Musings on letting go of our aspirational selves once and for all

    Resources mentioned:

    The Year Of Less

    The Mindful Consumer on Substack

    Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide To Reclaiming Yourself (by Nedra Glover Tawwab)

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  38. The Great Outdoors

    13 juni 2024 · 41 min

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    Americans spend about 21 hours per day inside. On the whole, we are also more depressed and anxious than ever before. Lees meer

    Many of us have been trained to seek out commodified services to unwind (I'm looking at you, #selfcare!). But what if a potential solution cost zero dollars and offered zero risk?

    On today's show: An invitation to welcome nature back into your life, with 5.5 novel suggestions that are backed by science.

    Here's a preview:

    [9:00] Walk barefoot! (Around your yard, at least)

    [14:00] Don't knock it 'til you've tried it, camping edition

    [20:00] We don't have to optimize every second. Here's how to wander like a boss in a wild space

    [26:00] Get your hands dirty

    [34:00] 2 hours per week outdoors offers a laundry list of benefits, so move your favorite activities outside

    Resources mentioned:

    Rooted: Life at the Crossroads of Science, Nature, and Spirit (by Lyanda Lynn Haupt)

    Why Gardening Is So Good for You (via The New York Times)

    Episode #465: Optimizing Your Walks (with Annabel Abbs)

    Cornell Lab bird app

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  39. Hyper-Capitalism

    11 juni 2024 · 40 min

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    Hyper-capitalism — also called late-stage capitalism — is what happens when material resources, lifestyle activities, and everything in between becomes both commodified and consumable. In hyper-capitalistic economies, products get invented that no one needs or wants. Celebrities are revered like gods. Inequity is everywhere, and citizens internalize the idea that their worth is measured by some mysterious combination of career success and amassed material goods. Lees meer

    Many argue that the United States has entered its hyper-capitalist era, as Americans report that the relentless demands of trying to keep up results in working longer hours, increasing loneliness, and lowered life satisfaction.

    On today's show: A conversation with New York Times bestselling author Kirsten Powers about the ways in which Americans are experiencing the effects of hyper-capitalism in real time.

    Here's a preview:

    [5:00] A laundry list of hyper-capitalism's consequences in 2024

    [11:00] Europe doesn't consume way America does. They're not as lonely, either

    [15:00] Taking a good, hard look at our disordered American beliefs

    [19:00] Implications associated with celebrity worship

    [26:00] Pay for what you get? Not in this case! Debunking the privatized healthcare myth

    [33:00] Musings on nationwide learned helplessness

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  40. Are You Smartphone Addicted?

    6 juni 2024 · 51 min

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    There's plenty of distressing research into what smartphones are doing to adults' attention spans, focus, and memory. And on child/teen development? Emerging research is even more alarming. Lees meer

    We are change makers, and change making means making difficult decisions, having difficult conversations, and going against the grain. On today's show: Why we need to (yet again!) rethink our approach to technology and delay the age at which we give our children access to smartphones.

    Here's a preview:

    [8:30] 57% of Americans report being "addicted" to their smartphones. Are you one of them?

    [11:30] Smartphone addiction isn't your fault! Here's exactly how social media keeps your attention so they make more $$

    [17:30] How to declutter your cell phone like a boss

    [26:00] What recent research says with regard to the impacts of smartphones on children's/teens' wellness

    [37:00] 5 reasons parents say they're pulled to give their child a smartphone, plus alternative solutions!

    [43:00] Individual actions impact the collective. How to make delaying the smartphone a staple in your community

    Resources mentioned:

    The Smart Phone Compulsion Test

    Wait Until 8th

    How To Break Up With Your Phone (by Catherine Price)

    The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness (by Jonathan Haidt)

    Investigation: How TikTok's Algorithm Figures Out Your Deepest Desires (via The Wall Street Journal)

    Have Smart Phones Destroyed A Generation? (via The Atlantic)

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  41. Breath Awareness

    4 juni 2024 · 42 min

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    Want to feel calmer and happier? You don't have to shell out hundreds of dollars for the newest wellness product or service. In fact, the solution doesn't cost a cent: simply get in touch with your breathing. Lees meer

    Breath is an amazing and responsive teacher. That's because if we breathe as we live — take in and let go — we can't go wrong.

    On today's show: An invitation to meet yourself with author Jean Hall.

    Here's a preview:

    [5:00] The breath underpins everything we do in life, and yet we rarely bring awareness to it. Why not?

    [10:00] 5 wellness benefits re: paying attention to your breathing patterns

    [25:00] Exploring the pause changes everything

    [29:00] Flowing with the breath is great practice for learning how to flow with life

    Resources mentioned:

    Breathe: Simple Breathing Techniques For A Calmer, Happier Life

    Jean on Instagram

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  42. Things We've Lost To The Internet

    30 mei 2024 · 39 min

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    From phone calls to blind dates to punctuation to civil discourse, the internet has changed every aspect of human life. While some losses are insignificant, the rise of the internet has also resulted in larger repercussions, like shorter attention spans, a collective inability to sit in solitude, and the the utter demolition of personal privacy. Lees meer

    On today's show: A conversation with author and New York Times columnist Pamela Paul about the ways in which the internet has fundamentally changed human existence.

    Here's a preview:

    [8:00] Do humans need to experience boredom once in awhile? (Absolutely yes, and here's why)

    [14:00] Not-so-thanks to the internet, the past no longer stays in the past

    [20:00] The hive mind and queen bees: Does the internet hamper independent thought?

    [27:00] Parenting implications associated with the loss of the kitchen landline

    [35:00] Ruminating on the disappearance of the phone call

    Resource mentioned:

    100 Things We've Lost to the Internet

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  43. Shared Solutions

    28 mei 2024 · 49 min

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    I received an email last month from two Dutchmen who have been sailing around the world for 8 years in search of climate solutions. They asked to visit my home and chat. I obliged, and I'm so happy I did. Lees meer

    On today's show: an in-person interview with Floris van Hees and Ivar Smits — also affectionately known as Sailors For Sustainability — about the wisdom they've gained from their adventure.

    Here's a preview of 4 pieces of wisdom we are discussing today:

    [7:00] Leaving the "golden cage" is big risk, sure. But there's also big reward

    [16:00] America isn't normal!

    [22:00] Bad news sells, but there's plenty of good going on in the world because humans are incredibly adaptable

    [43:00] When the smoke in the global theater thickens, the exit signs will shine brighter

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  44. Cooking With Cast Iron

    23 mei 2024 · 35 min

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    Before aluminum coated in Teflon, there was cast iron. Lees meer

    Our great-grandparents revered cast iron in the kitchen because it lasts *forever*. And with proper care? It's naturally non-stick, no PFAS necessary.

    These days cast iron is experiencing a renaissance of sorts, and for many good reasons. On today's show cast iron historian Kyle Seip answers our burning questions about how to cook on and care for our beloved cast iron cookware (it's way easier than you think!).

    Here's a preview:

    [6:00] Before aluminum, it was iron: A brief cast iron history

    [11:00] What a price tag says about new and vintage cast iron pieces

    [13:00] Getting to the bottom of the confusing health claims

    [18:00] How do you clean cast iron? Is soap OK?

    [22:00] When to use enamel-coated cast iron (hey there, Le Creuset!) versus when reach for traditional

    [25:00] Everything you need to know about seasoning your cast iron (spoiler alert: you don't need to do much!)

    [27:00] Troubleshooting a rusty skillet

    Resources mentioned:

    Smithey Cast Iron

    Kyle On Instagram @castiron_kyle

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  45. An Attitude Of Gratitude

    21 mei 2024 · 45 min

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    Is the glass half empty, or is it half full? According to Tony Robbins, trading your expectations for appreciation instantly changes everything. Psychological research agrees: Gratitude has the power to improve every single aspect of your life. Lees meer

    On today's show: how to truly feel gratitude for your stuff and people.

    Here's a preview:

    [3:00] Want to be 18% happier? It's as easy as putting on a new pair of glasses, metaphorically speaking

    [10:00] HABITUATION! Our brains are primed to forget why certain stuff and people are important

    [19:00] Say it with me: Stuff doesn't create gratitude! 3 tips for feeling grateful for what you already own

    [28:00] We expect way too much from our partners. Let's fix that together

    [35:00] Feeling less than grateful for the people in your life? That's normal (there's also a simple antidote)

    Resources mentioned:

    Episode #460: Pleasure-Saturated

    The Gratitude Diaries: How A Year Looking On The Bright Side Can Transform Your Life (by Janice Kaplan)

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  46. Toxic Fashion

    16 mei 2024 · 41 min

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    Packaged foods (obviously) have ingredients lists. Our favorite beauty products have ingredients lists. And those cleaning products under the kitchen sink? Yup, they've got ingredients lists, too. Lees meer

    Ever wonder why our clothes don't have ingredients lists? While we'd *like* to think our favorite garments are made of woven fibers and nothing more, the sad truth is there are countless unregulated chemicals in our closet go-tos (and these chemicals are likely harming our health).

    On today's show investigative journalist Alden Wicker explains why synthetic fashion and dyes made from fossil fuels are so deeply intertwined with the rise of autoimmune disease, infertility, asthma, eczema, and more; she also suggests concrete action steps for curating a clean(er) closet.

    Here's a preview:

    [7:00] Uncovering the chemicals in our clothes and what they're doing to our health

    [10:30] Taking a special look at the especially problematic petrochemical-based azo dyes (often used on petrochemical-based fibers)

    [17:00] If all this stuff is in our clothing, why don't garments have ingredients lists?

    [22:00] Carter's, Victoria's Secret, and victim body blaming

    [31:00] Why 'organic' doesn't mean much when it comes to clothing

    [36:00] For subscribers! Action steps for curating a clean(er) closet

    Resources mentioned:

    To Dye For: How Toxic Fashion Is Making Us Sick — And How We Can Fight Back

    Plastic-Free Activewear? Here are 15 Brands That Use Natural Instead of Synthetic Fibers (via Eco Cult)

    The Best Non-Toxic Fashion Brands For Chemically Sensitive People (via Eco Cult)

    Future Card

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  47. Optimizing Your Walks

    14 mei 2024 · 38 min

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    Modern life panders to our innate desire to be sedentary, and never has it been more difficult to resist the alluring convenience of screens. Lees meer

    Yet walking matters. On today's show author Annabel Abbs-Streets suggests tangible ways to attain the full range of benefits that walking has to offer — physical, emotional, and spiritual — that's backed by latest research.

    Here's a preview:

    [7:00] A laundry list of all the physiological benefits of walking and hiking for movement (get ready to be blown away)

    [11:00] Why it's important to walk with our eyes, plus: the mental health benefits associated with panoramic vision

    [16:00] Want more calm in your life? Research finds that these very specific nature sounds matter

    [21:00] Terpenes, baby! Large trees offer us these psychological and physiological benefits

    [25:00] Don't shy away from that mud puddle. Soil microbes matter!

    [30:00] How to best optimize your daily walk for health and wellness benefits

    Want more episodes like this one? Check out #384: Forest Bathing 101

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  48. HEADLINES: Shrinking Fish

    10 mei 2024 · 19 min

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    The environmental news headlines you need to know for Friday, May 10 2024: Lees meer

    [00:30] Fish are shrinking around the world and no one knows why

    [4:00] Have a gas stove? Here's another thing to worry about

    [7:00] Exactly how green initiatives push some voters to the far right

    [11:30] A Sriracha shortage has climate change to blame

    [15:00] Climate change raises the risks of another pandemic, and here's why

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  49. Produce Without Pesticides

    9 mei 2024 · 45 min

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    While fresh fruits and vegetables are irreplaceable parts of a healthy diet, pesticides aren't benign. Sadly, many of our favorite produce items carry unhealthy levels of pesticides, and each one comes with its own unique risk profile. Lees meer

    On today's show: A comprehensive review of the most recent research into pesticides in produce.

    Here's a preview:

    [5:00] Not all pesticides are the same, and different pesticides have different risk profiles

    [10:00] DDT, bald eagles, Silent Spring, and America's history with pesticides

    [19:00] Stephanie's thoughts on the EWG's Clean 15 and the Dirty Dozen

    [25:00] Are the EPA's maximum residue limits too high?

    [30:00] ** You need to know about these countries with organic reciprocity!

    [34:00] Does peeling help? How should we best wash conventional produce?

    [38:00] For subscribers! 6 concrete action steps for informed consumers

    Resources mentioned:

    EWG's Clean 15 and Dirty Dozen

    Produce Without Pesticides (via Consumer Reports)

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  50. The Cost Of Climate Change

    7 mei 2024 · 32 min

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    We know climate change is expensive, but how expensive is it really? Lees meer

    A new analysis finds that beyond its effects on the broader economy, rising temperatures seriously hurt our personal finances. On today's show: A conversation with Alexandra Grose about what happens when climate change reduces lifetime income and simultaneously raises prices on ... well, everything.

    Resource mentioned:

    Climate Change Could Cost Each American Born Today $500,000 (via Consumer Reports)

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