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Buyer Beware

Buyer Beware

We all need to feel like we can make smart purchasing decisions, but it’s hard to know where to put our trust. Researchers have found dangerous levels of mercury in anti-aging creams; they’ve linked chemicals in hair dye to cancer; they’ve traced fragrances in soaps and shampoos to fertility issues.

And while it has become more confusing than ever to know whether our buying choices are putting our health at risk, America’s laws often help manufacturers avoid accountability.

Today’s show is the first in a two part series about creating a marketplace that puts consumers — not mega corporations! — first.

Here’s a preview:

[1:30] Mascara and blindness

[6:00] Antibiotics, antifreeze and over 100 deaths

[11:00] The link between Johnson & Johnson’s baby powder and ovarian cancer; plus: the mega-corp’s attempts to protect itself at the expense of 34,000+ victims

 

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Beyond the Beige

We’ve all seen the images. The stark white rooms, the single designer chair, the perfectly curated capsule wardrobe. We’re told that if we just clear the clutter, we’ll find peace. 

But if we’re not careful, the minimalist aesthetic can become just another thing to buy, another thing to consume. 

On today’s show, Melora Johnson deconstructs the modern minimalist movement so that each of us can move from the clutter-free, beige-everything  minimalist aesthetic to a deeper, more sustainable practice rooted in intentionality.

Here’s a preview: 

[7:30] Feeling that donation high? Here’s why decluttering and donating feels so good in the moment but often fails to stop the cycle of re-accumulation

[11:30] Can authentic minimalism exist in a consumerist culture?

[16:00] Candid thoughts on how and why minimalism has been commercialized

[25:00] How to tell if your minimalism is driving more shopping or actually shrinking your ecological footprint

[28:30] Listen to your whispers! 

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