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HEADLINES: Ulterior Motives
3 mei 2024 · 19 min
The environmental news headlines you need to know for Friday, May 3 2024: Lees meer
[1:30] Newly released documents and Big Oil's secret climate strategy
[7:00] Here's what Patagonia's doing with all its profits
[13:00] Therapists are trading the couch for the great outdoors, and here's why
[16:00] Sea levels are rising in the US coastal South faster than anywhere else on Earth
Resource mentioned:
Tell DOJ to Investigate Big Oil (via Action Network)
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Roads Less Travelled
2 mei 2024 · 38 min
Something semi-sad happens as we age: We lose our nimbleness. So many of us white-knuckle grip long-held habits and beliefs and thus fail to question whether such routines and ideas are working in our best interests. Worse, such rigidity goes directly against our "factory settings" as human beings: As a species, we fully live when we prioritize resilience, light-footedness, and fearlessness. (Don't believe me? Just observe a child!) Lees meer
On today's show: embracing fresh starts, prioritizing roads less travelled, and unpacking pressures associated with cultural uniformity with author and podcaster Shannon Leyko.
Here's a preview:
[14:00] How to lean into tension by taking "messy action"
[18:00] It's not *just* about trying a new hobby; it's about resiliency. Self-efficacy, too!
[23:00] Timelines are rarely linear, and "starting over" isn't starting back at square one
[30:00] Common struggles associated with living unconventionally in a conventional world
Resources mentioned:
The Paring Down Podcast
Shannon on Instagram
You're Completely Normal: Trading Where You Think You Should Be For Where You Want To Go
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Greenwashing 2.0
30 april 2024 · 31 min
Many corporations are hopping on the sustainability bandwagon these days, but it's not for altruistic reasons. It's likely due to the green premium: because eco-friendly products cost more, business owners see an opportunity for increased revenue. Lees meer
The result? Greenwashed products abound (And guess what? You're likely paying *extra* for a product that isn't at all eco-conscious!).
On today's show Aidan Riehl offers advanced tips for avoiding greenwashing in today's ever-changing market.
Here's a preview:
[6:30] Some questions to ask: Is this eco-friendly product owned by a conglomerate? Is this one product the *only* eco-conscious product in their product line?
[9:30] Getting to the bottom of "biodegradable" claims once and for all
[16:30] Should we look for pre-consumer or post-consumer recycled plastics?
[19:00] Laundry sheets and dishwasher pods! Is polyvinyl alcohol actually benign?
[22:00] So many pledges, so little action
[25:00] Steph's tips to spot greenwashing in influencer marketing
Resources mentioned:
Episode #106: Greenwashing 1.0
Ecolabelindex.com
EU bans ‘misleading’ environmental claims that rely on offsetting (via The Guardian)
How We Avoid A Climate Disaster (by Bill Gates)
The World Is Falling Short of Its Climate Goals. Four Big Emitters Show Why. (via NY Times)
Good On You
Think Dirty
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HEADLINES: Biggest Plastic Polluters Revealed
26 april 2024 · 16 min
The environmental news headlines you need to know for Friday, April 26 2024: Lees meer
[00:30] The world's biggest plastic polluters revealed
[2:30] Biden limits oil drilling in the Alaskan arctic (it's also an election year)
[5:00] One of the worst coral bleaching events happening right now in the Great Barrier Reef
[8:00] Nearly 2 in 5 Americans live in a place with unhealthy or hazardous air. Are you one of them?
[12:00] Can cloning be a legitimate solution to species extinction?
Resource mentioned:
One million species face extinction, U.N. report says. And humans will suffer as a result. (via WaPo)
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Pleasure-Saturated
23 april 2024 · 38 min
We Homo Sapiens are notorious for avoiding pain and seeking pleasure. In fact, we have transformed the planet from a place of scarcity to a place of overwhelming abundance, with ample opportunities to flood our brains with dopamine at every turn. Lees meer
But over-consuming has consequences: Exposure to prolonged and repeated pleasurable stimuli decreases our capacity to tolerate pain and increases our threshold for experiencing pleasure.
On today's show: Resetting your neural set point to make dopamine work FOR you, not against you.
Here's a preview:
[3:00] Here's exactly why our brains aren't designed to work optimally in our 2024 world of pleasure
[7:00] Measuring the dopamine-induced addictive potential of various foods, habits, and drugs
[10:00] What goes up must come down: Here's what opponent process theory means for you and your brain
[14:00] Quantifying leisure time from the Civil War to present day
[24:00] Dopamine fasts work! Here's how to recalibrate your brain
[28:00] How to best lean into a bit of pain (and why you may want to)
Resources mentioned:
Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance In The Age Of Indulgence (by Dr. Anna Lembke)
Episode #316: Moderation In All Things
Episode #299: Future-Conscious Thinking
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Labors Of Love
18 april 2024 · 40 min
Last year was the hottest year on record, so it's safe to say that Earth Day as we traditionally celebrate isn't working. Lees meer
On today's show I suggest what I believe is the antidote to the climate crisis (and I'm willing to bet you won't be able to guess what it is!).
Here's a preview:
[3:45] The Big 5: We know what we should do environment-wise, so why aren't we doing it?
[7:15] Communal care is anti-capitalist, and that's really darn important
[16:30] Here's what research finds re: the relationship between collectivist culture and pro-environmental behaviors
[24:00] If the problem is disconnection, is the solution as simple as authentic reconnection?
[34:00] It's actually not hard at all to pivot from the conventional, negative feedback loop we find ourselves currently in
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The Great Connector
16 april 2024 · 44 min
Reminder! Our hands can do more than type and text. In fact, they can grow things. Lees meer
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
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HEADLINES: Geoengineering
12 april 2024 · 17 min
Identifying 5 expensive and downright impractical geoengineering ideas designed to curb global warming: Lees meer
[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:
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Stealthily Frugal
11 april 2024 · 37 min
Take stealth wealth and reverse it: Stealth frugality is what happens when a person lives big without spending lots of money. Lees meer
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
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Disconnecting
9 april 2024 · 40 min
Work emails. Social media notifications. Weather alerts. The constant news cycle. Lees meer
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)
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Can We Have Kids And Nice Things?
4 april 2024 · 43 min
Can a white couch and a toddler coexist? Lees meer
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
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The Low-Tox Lifestyle
2 april 2024 · 39 min
Living the low-tox life can seem expensive and out of reach. But it doesn’t have to be. Lees meer
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.
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
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HEADLINES: The Economics Of Climate Change
29 maart 2024 · 18 min
The enviro-news you need to know for Friday, March 29 2024: Lees meer
[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)
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Lights Out
28 maart 2024 · 37 min
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. Lees meer
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)
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House Rules
26 maart 2024 · 39 min
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). Lees meer
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
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HEADLINES: Planes, Trains, and Automobiles
22 maart 2024 · 18 min
The enviro-news you need to know for Friday, March 22 2024: Lees meer
[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:
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INTRODUCING: Book Club!
21 maart 2024 · 20 min
Things are a-changin' around here. Lees meer
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!)
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Family Dinner
19 maart 2024 · 30 min
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. Lees meer
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?
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HEADLINES: Jevon's Paradox
15 maart 2024 · 22 min
The enviro-news you need to know for Friday, March 15 2024: Lees meer
[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
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Three Acts
14 maart 2024 · 41 min
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. Lees meer
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)
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Excessively Convenient
12 maart 2024 · 52 min
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. Lees meer
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
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HEADLINES: Good News, Bad News
8 maart 2024 · 19 min
The enviro-news you need to know for Friday, March 8 2024: Lees meer
[00:30] SEC scales back its new pollution-disclosure rules
[4:15] Apparently we're smuggling greenhouse gases now
[9:00 It's no longer a debate! Our warm winter has human fingerprints all over it
[12:00] Gray whales in the Atlantic? How is this possible?
Resources mentioned:
Weirdly Warm Winter Has Climate Fingerprints All Over It, Study Says (via NY Times)
Seasonal Attribution Report (via Climate Central)
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Athleisure
7 maart 2024 · 35 min
Yoga pants, baby! Athleisure is a fashion trend that features comfortable, flattering, and aesthetically pleasing athletic clothing designed to be worn all day. And while many of us turned to athleisure during the pandemic and never went back, athleisure has a dirty little secret: petroleum-based fibers. Lees meer
On today's show former Athleta senior fashion designer Nancy Taylor outlines what needs to happen systemically to make the the fashion industry circular; she also introduces bio-based textile innovations in the athleisure space we all should be paying attention to.
Here's a preview:
[6:00] From a fashion designer's perspective, here's why athleisure is so darn amazing
[12:00] What's the fashion industry's biggest problem: is it that too many products are being produced, or is that consumers simply consuming too much?
[18:00] Bio-based synthetics, oh my! Here are some exciting innovations happening right now in the textile space
[23:00] Are items made from recycled materials of lesser quality?
[28:00] Don't forget about natural fibers and semi-synthetics when exercising! Here are the best
Resources mentioned:
époque évolution
Lolë
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No Topsoils, No Food
5 maart 2024 · 32 min
Soil grows 95 percent of our food and sustains human life. But monocrops, pesticide reliance, and other modern farming methods have degraded soil health in lasting ways. Some scientists believe we have less than 60 harvests left. Lees meer
The way we are feeding ourselves is undermining the very ecology we’re dependent upon. The hope? Regenerative farming. On today's show Kiss The Ground's Chief Executive Officer Evan Harrison urges each of us to participate in the regenerative movement.
Here's a preview:
[6:00] A laundry list of all the consequences associated with degraded soil
[10:00] The main reason why pesticides are a staple of the monocrop farming model, plus: what science says about degraded soil and a food's nutrient density
[19:00] For people who buy and eat food (aka everyone), here's how you can support regenerative agriculture
Resource mentioned:
Kiss The Ground film
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HEADLINES: Assessing Air Quality
1 maart 2024 · 13 min
The enviro-news you need to know for Friday, March 1 2024: Lees meer
[2:30] Air pollution and Alzheimer’s
[5:00] Won't you be my neighbor? Supreme Court seems poised to halt EPA's 'good neighbor' rule
[9:00] 150 Canadian 'zombie fires' just won't die
[12:00] A breakdown on how air quality is measured, plus: How to find the best air quality apps
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Vital Simplicity
27 februari 2024 · 47 min
“From the cradle to the grave … the [wo]man of modern times struggles through a maze of endless complication.” Lees meer
Although Charles Wagner penned these words over 125 years ago, they are more true today than ever before. On today’s show author Suzanne Johnson modernizes Wagner’s tenets of simple living for twenty-first century existence.
Here’s a preview of the Wagner-isms we are revisiting today:
[7:30] We suffer the consequences of a too artificial life
[11:30] The more goods a woman has, the more she wants
[18:00] Pleasure cannot be bought or sold
[24:00] Obscurity is not a sign of disgrace
[30:00] The realm of silence is vaster than the realm of noise
[41:00] Simplicity is a state of mind
Resources mentioned:
Simplify Your Life: 100 Ways to Slow Down and Enjoy the Things That Really Matter by Elaine St. James
The Simple Life by Charles Wagner
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Sustainable Seafood?
22 februari 2024 · 35 min
Billions of people worldwide rely on seafood for nutrition and economic livelihood, but 90 percent of fish populations are currently overfished. Lees meer
Your seafood choices matter, and buying responsibly is one of the most important ways you can contribute to healthier oceans. On today's show: breaking down exactly how to be an informed seafood consumer.
Here's a preview:
[3:00] Everything you need to know about that wild-caught fish
[14:00] Dirty little secrets from fish farms
[21:00] ... But which is healthier: farmed or wild caught?
[26:00] 6 ways to buy seafood like an informed and conscious consumer, plus: what it looks like to use a sustainable seafood guide IRL
Resources mentioned:
Episode #236: The Health Of Our Oceans with Dr. Sylvia Earle
Salmon Wars: The Dark Underbelly Of Your Favorite Fish by Douglas Frantz and Catherine Collins
Seaspiracy
Monterey Bay Aquarium's Seafood Watch
You May Not Be Getting The Fish You Paid For. Here’s How To Spot Seafood Fraud (via WaPo)
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Unpaid Labor And Gendered Work
20 februari 2024 · 41 min
Reminder to my fellow moms: You don't have to do it all. Lees meer
Studies have shown for decades that women in heterosexual partnerships are responsible for the "invisible labor" at home. Not surprisingly, carrying the lion's share of the burden has oversized impacts on women's mental health.
The solution sounds simple: Divvying up domestic responsibilities decreases resentment and increases family cohesion. But how do we best encourage our partners and children to participate in the work of the home for the long haul?
It's not gendered work; it's the work of the family and all should contribute. On today's show Lori Sugarman-Li encourages us to release the need to do everything; she also calls on our partners and children to step up and participate in the essential - yet sadly unpaid! - work of the home.
Here's a preview:
[6:30] Semi-disturbing stats re: impacts of inequitable unpaid labor on women's wellness
[9:00] Defining family flow: How can we best change a family's flow if the flow isn't working for everyone?
[17:00] They aren't chores! Here's why we must change both the language and the energy around "chores"
[19:00] Full task ownership versus division of labor: Which provides long-term balance?
[30:00] Words of encouragement for the default (ahem ... 'she-fault') parents, plus: cycle breaking is in our hands
Resources mentioned:
Fair Play
Pre-order Our Home: The Love, Work, and Heart of Family
Lori on Instagram
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HEADLINES: An Oceans Update
16 februari 2024 · 17 min
The enviro-news you need to know for Friday, February 16 2024: Lees meer
[1:00] Are you a victim of seafood fraud? Probability says yes
[6:30] What warm oceans mean for hurricane season here in the US
[11:00] Why are Louisiana's coastal wetlands predicted to collapse, and what does this mean for storm protection?
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Weekend Catch Up
15 februari 2024 · 36 min
Weekends *should be* for resting, exploring, and participating in beloved hobbies. Yet for so many of us, our weekends are bogged down with housework. Errands too. Lees meer
On today's show Tyler Moore explains his system for centering his weekends — and his life — around what's most important.
Here's a preview:
[6:00] Be efficient about it: The order in which you perform household tasks matters!
[9:00] Mondays are for bathrooms! 3 benefits to maintaining a weekday cleaning routine
[18:00] Is it really as simple as lowering expectations, or is this terrible advice?
[25:00] Surthrival = getting through a stressful time while simultaneously noticing moments of thriving
[28:00] Home rhythms and routines can indeed secure space for more of what actually matters, and here's how
Resources mentioned:
Tyler on Instagram @tidydad
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The Anti-Aging Problem
13 februari 2024 · 37 min
It can often feel in our culture as though women aren’t allowed to age. If we do? The patriarchy will (gasp!) deem us irrelevant. Lees meer
Enter countless off-the-shelf products, monthly treatments, and medical procedures that claim to turn back the clock, albeit temporarily. And while hair dyeing, teeth whitening, and more are wildly popular amongst women (and men!) forty-plus, such habits often come with excessive exposure to cancer-causing agents and hormone disruptors.
On today's show Sophia Ruan Gushee encourages us to diversify our risks as we consider which anti-aging products to try.
Here's a preview:
[6:00] "I never worried about toxins and I turned out fine." This logic is flawed, and here's why
[11:00] Don't go straight to the permanent hair dye! And other hair dyeing considerations
[17:00] Teeth no longer pearly white? Beware of the heavy metals
[24:00] Take an inside-out approach (not a 10 step regimen) to glowing, radiant skin
Related episodes:
Episode #194: Safer Nail Polish
Episode #203: 5 Non-Toxic Hair Dye Solutions
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HEADLINES: The Food Episode (Sort Of)
9 februari 2024 · 19 min
The enviro-news you need to know for Friday, February 9 2024: Lees meer
[1:00] Your plant-based meat could soon have animal fat
[5:00] A hamburger that saves the planet? Hmm ...
[10:00] Introducing Michael Mann, the hockey stick chart, and 2 climate change deniers
[15:30] Let's talk about Taylor's private jet ...
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Plasticizers
8 februari 2024 · 26 min
By the time you open, say, a container of yogurt, the food has taken a looong journey to reach your spoon. And at each step, there's the chance that a little something extra has snuck in. Lees meer
Consumer Reports tested supermarket staples and found high levels of bisphenols and phthalates — also known as plasticizers — within. The bad news? Scientists believe there's no safe level of plasticizers on human health.
On todays show Dr. James Rogers breaks down everything you need to know about the plastic chemicals hiding in your food.
Here's a preview:
[2:00] So many plastic problems, so little time! Breaking down the differences between PFAS, plasticizers, microplastics, and more
[6:00] The documented human health effects of plasticizers, plus: What their cumulative effects mean for chronic conditions
[12:00] 9 phthalates are banned in toys but they're allowed in food? Make it make sense!
[15:00] 5 ways plasticizers become stowaways in our food
[20:00] Lifestyle changes that reduce your exposure to phthalates and bisphenols
Resources mentioned:
Episode #339: Dark Chocolate's Dark Side
Episode #264: Forever Chemicals
The Plastic Chemicals Hiding in Your Food (via Consumer Reports)
* Your Homework! Sign the petition to get plasticizers out of Annie's and other General Mills products
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The Negativity Bias
6 februari 2024 · 45 min
If you're like most humans, 70-percent of your thoughts each day skew negative. Lees meer
The good news? You aren't your thoughts; you're the observer. On today's show therapist Risa Williams shows us how to break free of the negativity bias that afflicts our species once and for all.
Here's a preview:
[1:00] No-Spend Reset wrap-up! Here are the biggest takeaways from you, our listeners
[8:30] The real-life and real-time benefits of being the observer
[11:30] How to catch your bias towards negativity *before* you spiral
[17:00] Whatever you decide to instantly re-play in your brain impacts your mood. Is it time to change the channel?
[38:00] Changes to the podcast are a-comin'! Now's your time for public comment
Resource mentioned:
The Motivation Mindset podcast
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What Our Kids Really Need
1 februari 2024 · 40 min
Enough with excessive educational toys, extracurriculars, and enrichment activities. It’s time to take a step back, put our wallets away, and realize what our children *actually* need. Lees meer
On today's show: re-centering our parenting efforts around 3 of the most important childhood needs.
Here's a preview:
[10:00] Kids need your undivided attention! Make sure you're giving twice as much positive attention as negative attention
[13:00] What recent research says about the benefits of delighting in our children
[16:30] 3 benefits to signing up for one less extracurricular
[28:00] Not all foods are created equal! Kids really do need these 8 micronutrients
Resources mentioned:
Episode #403: The Processed Food Problem
Episode #173: How To Simplify Picky Eating
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Breaking Food Waste Norms
30 januari 2024 · 37 min
Reducing food waste doesn't always jive with societal norms. Lees meer
That's because keeping perfectly edible food out of landfills might mean being the weirdo who boxes their wedding entree. Or asking (gasp!) to take home extra pizza from a child's birthday party.
On today's show: A conversation with journalist Rachael Jackson about how to value food more than we value fitting in.
Here's a preview:
[7:45] Is composting the solution to food waste? (Answer: No.)
[10:00] 5 ways to shamelessly break social norms around food and waste
[23:00] Brown avocados, wet spinach, and more: Can we eat or should we toss?
Resources mentioned:
EPA Wasted Food Scale
Project Drawdown
ReFED
Avocado library
I Bought It, Now What Ebooks for reducing food waste
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HEADLINES: Spin City
26 januari 2024 · 17 min
First facts, then the inevitable spin! The enviro-news we are spinning for Friday, January 26 2024: Lees meer
[1:00] 3 cheers for a White House pause in the natural gas export terminal CP2
[5:00] No one likes air pollution. Enter new rules for fine particulates
[10:00] Understanding the global average temperature, with predictions for 2024
[12:30] Where to put Lahaina's toxic debris? Next to an important coral reef, of course
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Willful Blindness
25 januari 2024 · 44 min
When faced with information that challenges our long-held beliefs, we humans do one of two things. Either we think hard about our values and adapt our lifestyles to reflect this new data, or we cling to willful blindness so that we may continue to think and act in the ways we've always thought and acted. Lees meer
In honor of Veganuary I bring you a conversation with Colleen Patrick-Goudreau about changing our beliefs — and perhaps our diets — in the face of new information.
Here's a preview:
[7:30] Unpacking willful blindness: How and why we tell ourselves untruths to maintain long-held beliefs
[11:00] Cognitive dissonance is uncomfortable. Why, then, do some people learn and change while others cling to defunct beliefs?
[19:00] It's not giving up, it's letting go! Uncovering the story that's underneath your eating habits that you're unwilling to let go of
[23:00] Debunking 3 commonly-held plant-based myths to reflect updated science
[37:00] Attitude is everything, so flip the script!
Resources mentioned:
Diet For A New America
Slaughterhouse: The Shocking Story of Greed, Neglect, and Inhumane Treatment Inside the U.S. Meat Industry
Food For Thought podcast
Colleen on Instagram
The 30-Day Vegan Challenge
Previous Veganuary episodes:
Episode #334: Plant-Based Families
Episode #238: The Future Of Food
changing our beliefs — and perhaps our diets — in the face of new information.
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Advice For Living
23 januari 2024 · 32 min
Wisdom is the cumulation of valuable lessons we pick up along our journeys through this messy thing called life, and pearls of wisdom are guideposts to help us navigate the complexities of living in an uncertain world in an uncertain time. Lees meer
On today's show: A conversation with author Dr. Elizabeth Kagan Arleo about trusting the wisdom of the experts — both modern and ancient — so as to better overcome life's challenges and improve overall well-being.
Here's a preview of the wisdom we discuss today:
[1:30] First, eat your frog!
[4:00] Schedule your time in 168-hour chunks
[11:30] Set criteria, meet criteria, and be satisfied (no perfection required)
[18:00] Stop over-apologizing (seriously, stop it!)
[22:00] If you don't ask, the answer is always no
[27:00] Imposter Syndrome: Name it to tame it
Resources mentioned:
First, Eat Your Frog: And Other Pearls for Professional Working Mothers
Episode #434: Is It Time To Quit Amazon Prime?
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HEADLINES: Losses And "Gains"
19 januari 2024 · 17 min
The enviro-news you need to know for Friday, January 19 2024: Lees meer
[00:30] Updates from the Greenland ice sheet
[5:00] Staggering losses to North American bird populations, plus: outlining their (human-made) threats
[10:00] Gross! Our favorite foods have an awful lot of microplastics within
[14:00] "Plastic-free" laundry sheets aren't actually plastic-free
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Is It Time To Quit Amazon Prime?
18 januari 2024 · 40 min
Over 200 million Americans subscribe to Prime, and estimates suggest that Amazon delivers 3.4 million packages per day in the US alone. Lees meer
Quitters, unite! I'm quitting Amazon Prime, and perhaps it's time for you to consider quitting too.
Here's a preview:
[7:30] How on earth is Amazon able to selling items at such low prices? It ain't pretty ...
[12:00] Amazon is only the cheapest option if you're willing to buy almost everything on Amazon, and I'm going to prove it
[20:00] What does Amazon's Climate Friendly Pledge *really* mean?
[23:00] A laundry list of things we lose when we choose convenience
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The Fast Furniture Trap
16 januari 2024 · 37 min
Did you know? Ikea beds, Wayfair desks, and other fast furniture items are designed to last about five years. Lees meer
Fast furniture is mass-produced and relatively inexpensive; it's easy, then, to obtain and abandon. And fast decor? Low price points essentially render disposable those trendy but cheap pillows, artwork, and trinkets.
There's a better way, and it always starts with slowing down. Slow Style is Zandra Zuraw's framework for creating homes that nurture without breaking the bank, and today she shows us how to create havens that inspire and welcome without anything fast or cheap.
Here’s a preview:
[4:30] Why bother surrounding ourselves with beauty (and other big-picture musings)
[7:00] Mass production, economies of sale, and the environmental implications of fast decor
[17:00] Developing your eye for design means paying attention!
[25:00] How to find the fine line between keeping stuff you hate versus hopping on the hamster wheel of buying
[30:00] Ethical furnishings companies DO exist! Here's where to find them once and for all
Resources mentioned:
The Slow Style Home podcast
The Sustainable Furnishings Council
Roger + Chris furniture
Ridwell
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HEADLINES: President Biden
12 januari 2024 · 16 min
The enviro-news you need to know for Friday, January 12 2024: Lees meer
[00:45] Want to eat and drink less plastic? Don't drink bottled water ...
[5:00] Vroom vroom! Clean yellow school buses are a-comin' nationwide
[10:00] Say it ain't so: Right now the US is producing more oil than any other country ... ever
[14:00] Help halt the fossil fuel industry's Liquified Natural Gas export expansion! Here's how
Resources mentioned:
Petition to Stop New LNG Exports (via actionnetwork.org)
#StopLNG Sit-in at Department of Energy in Washington, DC (via thirdact.org)
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Shopping Triggers
11 januari 2024 · 34 min
You've likely been there. That moment when you look at your credit card statement and your heart sinks. Sometimes logic gives way to desire, and nothing's worse than realizing you overshopped on impulses. A lot. Lees meer
It’s time to take a look at what happens in the moments *before* we impulse buy. On today's show: honing in our 5 shopping triggers so we can insert that crucial pause before buying.
Here's a preview:
[3:45] Advertisers shape our desires, and the credit industry makes these desires seem affordable. Yikes!
[9:30] Buyer, beware: when your mind becomes your own worst enemy.
[15:00] The shopping trigger that's the most common and the most difficult to overcome
[23:00] Got parental guilt? Why you should stop buying stuff for your kids to compensate
[29:00] Hankering to buy food when your kitchen is full? How to determine whether a physical trigger is colliding with an emotional one
Resources mentioned:
To Buy or Not to Buy: Why We Overshop and How to Stop (by Dr. April Benson)
Insert that pause with this free printout for your wallet
The Poverty of Affluence: A Psychological Portrait of the American Way of Life (by Dr. Paul Wachel)
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Why Repairability Matters
9 januari 2024 · 29 min
In some ways, our preponderance toward tech disposability is systemic. We consumers in the US are denied the right to repair: fixing a broken smartphone, then, is costly. It's simply more convenient to replace our broken item for the newest model. Lees meer
When your device is broken you should have more options than a high-priced service or the landfill, and New York agrees. The Digital Fair Repair Act should make it easier to repair our smartphones and laptops at shops of *our* choosing. It's good news, because the law may ultimately bring down repair prices for all of us. And if repair is affordable? Fingers crossed, tech stays out of landfills.
On today's show: Nicholas De Leon from Consumer Reports breaks down this landmark grassroots consumer win.
Here's a preview:
[3:45] Need-to-know details about New Yorks' Digital Fair Repair Act
[9:00] Why aren't dishwashers, washing machines, and other "white goods" covered?
[19:30] What if any benefits from NY's new law will non-New Yorkers receive?
[25:00] The bigger picture: Why repair what's designed to break?
Resources mentioned:
New York Right-to-Repair Law Promises Easier, Cheaper Electronics Repairs (via Consumer Reports)
iFixit
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HEADLINES: A Glimpse Into The Future
5 januari 2024 · 18 min
The enviro-news you need to know for Friday, January 5 2024: Lees meer
[00:45] Is drinking toilet water in our future? (Answer: Yes.)
[3:45] Some flowers are evolving to pollinate themselves, and this is not good news
[7:15] Got climate trauma? Good luck finding professional support
[15:00] A lack of EPA oversight in Cancer Alley
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Lessons Re-Learned
4 januari 2024 · 31 min
Over the holidays my family and I staycationed for 9 glorious days. During this time of introspection I re-learned these 4 universally applicable lessons which we are discussing today: Lees meer
[2:45] Appearance is EVERYthing (when shopping, at least).
[10:00] Explanations are unnecessary.
[18:00] No ones need to eat like royalty *every* night.
[27:00] Habit forming? Remember dosage. Repetition too!
Resources mentioned:
Mailbird (Note: it's not free!)
Episode #223: Reclaiming Movement Opportunities
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Get Growing
2 januari 2024 · 32 min
Whether you boast a small windowsill herb garden, a thriving hydroponic system or something in between, growing your own food is great for your well-being. And when you grow what you eat? You also reduce the environmental harm that's incurred by industrial agricultural methods; you eliminate food miles, too. Lees meer
Kevin Espiritu built a modern homestead on a very modest urban lot; he also happens to help millions of home growers take their gardening efforts to the next level. On today's show Kevin outlines the ways in which each of us — even those who can't keep anything alive! — can grow big(ger) in 2024.
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[4:00] Why grow stuff? Food miles, nutrition, and industrialized food
[15:00] The more you grow, the better you grow: Remembering the gardener's lesson
[19:00] Are those fancy-shmancy hydroponic garden towers worth it? Could you build one yourself?
[22:00] Can't keep anything alive? Start with sprouts!
[27:00] The Number One question expert home growers ask themselves, and often
Resources mentioned:
Epic Homesteading: Your Guide to Self-Sufficiency on a Modern, High-Tech Backyard Homestead
Episode #139: Microgreens
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Your No Spend/Low Spend January
30 december 2023 · 28 min
The holidays are all about overabundance. We buy too much, consume too much and despite our best efforts spend far too much money. But there is a solution, and it’s happening on January 1: A No Spend Reset. Lees meer
A practical first step toward adopting a lifestyle rooted in sustainable minimalism is to hop off the consumerist bandwagon, at least for a little while, and January is the perfect right time to tackle that project you've been meaning to get to in your home, explore the wonder of recreational activities that don’t cost a cent, and recenter yourself with gratitude for what you already have.
On today's re-air: Julie Winpisinger divulges the Why and How of a no spend/low spend month so you can confidently embark on intentionally NOT SPENDING for 31 days.
Resources mentioned:
Sustainable Minimalists Substack
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SMART Resolutions
27 december 2023 · 29 min
A New Year's resolution is a tool that helps us become the best possible versions of ourselves. And yet research finds most people abandon their resolutions by February. Lees meer
Many New Year's resolutions fail because they're too broad, too lofty, and not at all time-sensitive. On today's show we set ourselves up for resolution success by applying the 5 components of SMART goals to our 2024 aspirations.
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[2:00] What do the statistics say? Here's just how many resolutions fail, and when
[4:30] How to use the SMART acronym to improve your own 2024 resolution
[7:30] Taking 4 of the most common new years resolutions and making them better
[12:00] Got a sustainability goal on your mind? Stephanie's best thoughts
[19:00] 6 research-backed tips for making your resolution stick
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