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005: 10 NEW Questions to Ask Before Buying Clothes

005: 10 NEW Questions to Ask Before Buying Clothes

Prevent impulse buys by asking yourself 10 critical questions before buying new clothes.

If your closet’s overflowing with last season’s trends – and if your wardrobe generally leaves you feeling   “meh” – this episode’s for you. Because we’re confronting the fashion industry, then we’re jumping off the fast fashion train.

This week, I’m excited to help you simplify and minimize your wardrobe by offering 10 NEW questions to ask before purchasing clothes.

Be sure to stick around to the end of the episode, because I’m also giving tips (that actually work!) to extend the life of your existing wardrobe.

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[5:00] Reflections on the shift from the early days of AIM and MySpace to the current user experience that often feels designed against us

[8:45] How being always on has eroded our collective sense of peace and altered the dynamics of modern family life

[18:00] How to stop checking in and start being present

[23:00] A candid look at 2026 internet culture, from shopping hauls to harmful beauty standards. Can we still find corners of the web that align with our true values?

[27:00] Emily's personal strategies for maintaining phone boundaries to protect her mental space

 

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