Sustainable Minimalists

Episodes

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  UnSmarting Your Smart Home 30.09.2026 35m

  We live our lives surrounded by smart phones, smart devices, Wi-Fi networks, and wireless wearables. But as our homes become "smarter", the constant electropollution these devices emit carries risks for our long-term health.Your home should be a sanctuary, not a radiation zone. On today's show, radiologist and author Dr. Rob Brown offers simple ways to dramatically reduce your daily electropollution load without giving up modern technology. Here's a preview:[5:00] A doctor explains why he believes electropollution is "the secondhand smoke of our generation"[13:30] Should our children wear Airpods or smart watches? Should we?[25:00] Five low friction ways to reduce electropollution in your home[29:00] Why this medical doctor suggests that we shut our wifi router off each night, plus: other ways to support rest and cellular recovery Resources mentioned:Unplug: A Radiologist Explores the Damage Caused by Electropollution and How You Can Prevent ItDefenderShield phone caseNext Book Club! Nov. 4 7:30pm EST Book: TRASH! A Garbageman's StoryDefenderShield EMF blocking cell phone case This show is listener-supported. Thank you for supporting!Join our (free!) Facebook community here.Find your tribe. Sustainable Minimalists are on Facebook, Instagram + Youtube @sustainableminimalistsSay hello! [email protected] Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sustainable-minimalists2448/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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  How To Make Your Phone Boring (On Purpose) 22.09.2026 36m

  Reaching for your phone out of habit rather than necessity isn't a failure of self-discipline—and the fix isn't raw willpower. If you find yourself on your phone more than you'd like, it's likely time to make your phone far less enticing to pick up in the first place.On today's show, author Ruby Ryba shares how decluttering your home screen can quiet the impulse to scroll, restore your personal boundaries, and build a peaceful analog environment at home. Here's a preview:[4:00] Is your phone a neutral tool you happen to overuse, or is it a precisely engineered attention trap?[10:00] How to make your phone less appealing in five easy steps[24:00] Why keeping your phone on your nightstand or within arm's reach drains your daily willpower—and why it's unrealistic to expect willpower alone will keep you off your phone[31:00] Flow before phone! How late-night scrolling destroys energy levels (and why reserving your high-energy hours for deep focus or personal priorities is critical) Resources mentioned:How To Stop ScrollingClear Space appBrickWhat Nature Teaches Us (podcast episode)Ruby's weekly newsletter  This show is listener-supported. Thank you for supporting!Join our (free!) Facebook community here.Find your tribe. Sustainable Minimalists are on Facebook, Instagram + Youtube @sustainableminimalistsSay hello! [email protected] Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sustainable-minimalists2448/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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  Autopilot Off 14.09.2026 38m

  Our economy is built to keep us consuming on autopilot. Between frictionless digital checkouts, targeted algorithms, and subscription traps, buying has become effortless. So effortless, in fact, that we rarely register it as an active choice anymore.But what happens when we slow down and reclaim that awareness?On today’s show, author David Gaines makes a case for moving away from isolated, guilt-driven consumerism and toward community-based choices that have the power to transform our buying habits for the better.Here’s a preview:[6:30] Why algorithms and one-click buying strip away our intentionality—and how regaining awareness is the first step toward values-aligned spending[13:30] What to do when you want to buy better but you just can’t afford it[14:00] On the importance of savoring more so as to consume less[23:00] Ethics under capitalism? Is it possible?[28:00] How to evaluate brand claims and recognize common marketing red flags[31:00] On elephants, ants and the significance of small, daily actions, plus: One low-friction adjustment you can make this week for maximum impact Resources mentioned:Why We Buy and Why it Matters (releases Oct. 27)Certified B Corporation (episode from the archives!) Book Club! September 23, 7:30pm EST This show is listener-supported. Thank you for supporting!Join our (free!) Facebook community here.Find your tribe. Sustainable Minimalists are on Facebook, Instagram + Youtube @sustainableminimalistsSay hello! [email protected] this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sustainable-minimalists2448/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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  What Nature Teaches Us 08.09.2026 34m

  What if rocks, oceans, rainbows and clouds are our greatest teachers? Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sustainable-minimalists2448/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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  Climate-Conscious Parenting 01.09.2026 41m

  "Stop, drop, and roll" no longer cuts it. Here’s how we adapt summer, sports, and safety for our kids Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sustainable-minimalists2448/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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  Low-Tech Living 11.08.2026 44m

  On navigating a high-tech world on low-tech terms Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sustainable-minimalists2448/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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  The "Away" Illusion 04.08.2026 32m

  Why your clothing donations are feeding waste colonialism (and 5 ways to fix it) Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sustainable-minimalists2448/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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  Joy is Resistance 28.07.2026 29m

  Gathering, laughing, and celebrating with others isn't frivolous. It’s how we sustain ourselves. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sustainable-minimalists2448/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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  Nature As Medicine 07.07.2026 36m

  On how a daily dose of nature can eliminate brain fog, slash into stress, and improve sleep Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sustainable-minimalists2448/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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  Plastic Free July 30.06.2026 28m

  How to build habits that last during the global 31-day challenge Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sustainable-minimalists2448/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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  What We Leave Behind 23.06.2026 31m

  Out of sight, out of mind? ... Not quite. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sustainable-minimalists2448/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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  Saying No To New 09.06.2026 42m

  On making the shift from 'having' to 'being' Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sustainable-minimalists2448/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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  Plastic, Plastic Everywhere 02.06.2026 41m

  Think consumer demand is driving the plastic explosion? Think again. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sustainable-minimalists2448/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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  Talking It Out 19.05.2026 36m

  How to have better conversations about climate change.  Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sustainable-minimalists2448/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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  The Unfollow Effect 12.05.2026 35m

  Intentional living in the digital age Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sustainable-minimalists2448/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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  The Cost of Constant Connection 05.05.2026 39m

  Why going offline at least sometimes is the ultimate power move Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sustainable-minimalists2448/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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  The Power of Place 27.04.2026 36m

  How our homes determine our habits, our relationships, and even who we are Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sustainable-minimalists2448/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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  The Plastic Detox 13.04.2026 46m

  A conversation with Dr. Shanna Swan, the expert behind Netflix's new documentary Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sustainable-minimalists2448/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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  Beyond the Beige 24.02.2026 34m

  Is your minimalism just consumerism in disguise? Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sustainable-minimalists2448/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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  The Architecture of Connection 12.02.2026 39m

  We’ve all heard the minimalist mantra: If you want peace, clear the clutter. But while clearing clutter reduces the “noise,” it doesn’t automatically fill the void. On today’s show author Suzanne Searcy Johnson argues that the true antidote to our “more is more” culture isn’t just owning less—it’s connection. And to truly connect, we must first peel back the layers of noise, clutter, and distraction to find what’s actually real. Here’s a preview: [4:00] The materialism myth: We don’t buy things out of greed. We buy them because we’re disconnected [9:00] Are you disconnected? Here are some warning signs [11:45] Health! Clarity! Stress reduction! A laundry list of problems that reconnecting with nature can help solve [18:30] Thoughts on embracing the beautiful mess of real-life relationships [28:00] When we’re disconnected to ourselves, we’ve blocked our intuition   Resources mentioned: Beyond Decluttering Book Suzanne on Instagram Suzanne’s free resources Our Book Club pick for Mon. March 3: Awe: The New Science of Everyday Wonder and How It Can Transform Your Life This show is listener-supported. Thank you for supporting! Join our (free!) Facebook community here. Find your tribe. Sustainable Minimalists are on Facebook, Instagram + Youtube @sustainableminimalists Say hello! [email protected]. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sustainable-minimalists2448/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy