Stephanie Marie Seferian's Blog, page 34
August 3, 2021
Simple Clean Eating
When discussing reducing toxin exposure, we often frame the conversation in terms of cleaning up our beauty and home products. But there are plenty of toxins in our food, and that’s why simple, clean eating is so darn important.
My guest this week is Board-Certified Holistic Nutritionist and author Tonya Harris. Tonya experienced the benefits of a healthier food firsthand when her son—who displayed tell-tale signs of ADHD—significantly reduced his symptoms after cutting the nasties from his diet...
July 29, 2021
Restricted Recycling? Here’s What To Do
“I just moved to a small country town and for some reason they stopped accepting glass for recycling. I had purposely been buying more glass products to avoid plastic as much as possible … I don’t know what to do. Do you have any suggestions?”
US recycling is in chaos, and packaging materials that were once recyclable may likely be headed to your local landfill. What’s an eco-conscious consumer to do?
On this short and sweet bonus episode, I’m answering a listener’s question about how to best ...
July 27, 2021
Minimalist Mindset Shifts Toward Body Acceptance
We women have been primed since we were young to be critical of our bodies. Even though we’re adults—and even though we know better!—it’s natural to revert to what society tells us about the connection between body shape and self-worth. A negative body image impacts us all (regardless of size!), and minimalism is here to help.
My guest this week is Wavelength founder Sarah Stites. Sarah gained significant weight in high school; her self-esteem plummeted soon after. As she yo-yo dieted without su...
July 20, 2021
Safer Nail Polish Ideas For Holistic Health
Perfectly manicured hands and feet are the norm in 2021, and many of us feel out of place when we choose to abandon what’s socially accepted.
But there’s a “toxic trio” of chemicals in nail polish (toluene, formaldehyde and dibutyl phthalate) and these chemicals leak through our nail beds and into our bloodstreams.
What’s the true cost, then, of fitting in? Is fitting in worth it if doing so harms our health?
This week, I speak with podcast host Megan Mikkelson. Megan is passionate about creatin...
July 19, 2021
How To Use Essential Oils In Your Home
The essential oils industry is big business, and that’s because they make big promises: better sleep, reduced anxiety, improved overall well-being.
Who doesn’t want better sleep reduced anxiety, and improved well-being? Sign me up!
But the reality is there’s a lot of controversy and confusion around everything essential oils. If they aren’t used properly, they can be dangerous.
Here’s your crash course on essential oils, in under 15 minutes.
An essential oil is ...
July 15, 2021
Uses for Essential Oils
An essential oil is not quite a perfume and not exactly a medicine. Still, advocates promise the uses for essential oils are many, and their benefits include better sleep, reduced anxiety, improved overall well-being, to name a few. Are essential oils worth the hype, or are they just another product that makes oversized promises?
On this short and sweet bonus episode, I’m answering a listener’s question all about whether essential oils fit into a sustainable minimalist li...
July 13, 2021
How To Downsize Your Home (Even If You Aren’t Moving)
Downsizing is physically and emotionally exhausting. The job becomes infinitely harder when you’re tasked with helping older relatives—your parents, perhaps—clear out their attics and basements overflowing with items they’ve accumulated throughout the decades.
Should you consider downsizing and decluttering now so your kids don’t one day find themselves stuck with the job? When helping older relatives clear out their clutter,...July 6, 2021
Intentional Interior Decorating
I once aspired to design my home’s interior the way I saw design done in my favorite home decor catalogs, which is to say I wanted an aesthetic that was white, pristine, and contemporary. But doubling down on what’s new and in style left little room for displaying trinkets with stories, passed-down but quality furniture, and antiques that infuse uniqueness.
I had created a beautiful space, yes, but it was an impersonal one. Unimaginative, even.
This week, I speak with interior designer and host ...
July 1, 2021
5 Steps To Curating A Healthy Home
Find yourself concerned by the toxins in conventional products? Want to curate a healthy home for yourself and your loved ones but not sure where to start?
You’re not alone.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) only loosely regulates chemicals in home and personal care products; the onus of responsibility therefore falls on you and me to first educate ourselves and then adjust our spending habits accordingly.
Here are five ways to reduce toxin exposure and curate a healthy home, for good: ...
June 29, 2021
Curating a Healthy House
What’s eco-friendly also tends to be non-toxic, and if you’re like most sustainable minimalists, you likely aspire to curate a healthy house that supports your eco-minimalist ideals. Yet non-toxic products can be difficult to find; they tend to be expensive, too.
Today I’m speaking with the brains behind Shades of Green, Angela Wade and Ellen Strickland. Shades of Green is a sustainable shopping platform that’s committed to creating healthier living spaces by sourcing on...
