Episode 179 | Pursuing Minimalism and Conscious Consumerism in a Materialistic World | Stephanie Seferian of The Sustainable Minimalists Podcast
Many of us strive to live a more minimal lifestyle in order to simplify our homes and lower our stress, but minimalism can also be good for the world around us! In this conversation, Stephanie and I discuss what it looks like to become more conscious consumers as we continually minimize our homes. If you are on a minimalism journey of any kind, this episode will inspire you to contribute to a more sustainable world through minimalist practices.
In this episode, we cover:
- What it means to prioritize sustainable minimalism
- How our emotions impact our buying behaviors
- Shifting our mindsets about the cost of what we buy
- Where to start when sourcing quality clothing
- Reasons to prioritize natural fibers over synthetic materials
- The value of repairing items instead of replacing them
- A sustainable minimalist approach to kids’ clothing
- Navigating gift giving from friends and family in a positive way
- Strategies for storing kids’ clothes for future sizes and seasons
- Pursuing minimalism in your home when your spouse is not on board
- Avoiding clutter in your holiday decor
- How to adjust your mindset so you don’t continue bringing clutter into your home
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About Stephanie
Stephanie Seferian is the host of The Sustainable Minimalists podcast; she’s also the author of the non-fiction book Sustainable Minimalism. Stephanie lives just outside of Boston with her two daughters, yellow Labrador Retriever, 10,000-ish bees, and husband who loves to compost almost as much as she.
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Sustainable Minimalism by Stephanie Seferian
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