A quiet revolution is starting in our backyards.News headlines are certainly frightening at the moment, and watching billion-dollar corporations harm people and the planet in the name of profit is infuriating. But don’t let yourself slide into hopelessness. Whether you have a small urban balcony or sprawling rural acreage, you can reclaim your power as an activist through the small-scale choices you make every day.On today’s show, author and homesteader Devon Ballard-Hudson walks us through her hopeful, accessible framework for reshaping the systems harming the planet, starting in our own homes and backyards.Here’s a preview:[6:30] On the importance of re-learning those “lost skills”[10:00] Moving beyond headline-grabbing protests toward grounded, daily habits[13:00] Applying the seventh generation principle and long-term ecological stewardship to household decisions[18:00] Step one? Rewild![29:00] Life is noisy. So go on and reset your baselineResources mentioned:Backyard Climate Activist: Healing the Planet from Home (releases Nov. 8)The Myth of Normal by Gabor MatéNext Book Club! Nov. 4 7:30pm EST Book: TRASH! A Garbageman’s StoryThis 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

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

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

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

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

"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

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

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

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

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