Enough Stuff Podcast

This is also a YouTube episode, so you can easily find that here!

Welcome back to the Enough Stuff channel and podcast (yes, this is also available as a podcast, find it wherever you listen to our pods). After a long hiatus, I am back with my friend and overall badass human, Kate Kourtsidis. Kate has been working various roles in the activism and eco sector for years now and has some choice words about what’s happening these days when it comes to sustainability and life in general.You can find Kate on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/klimikardasheaint/

You can learn about S.O.S.A. here: https://www.instagram.com/the.sosa/You can find me on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/enoughstufflauren/

For those of you who prefer a podcast version, here it is. I’ve been on a bit of a hiatus but will have some interesting guests on soon. There are a few moments of silence in this episode and that’s because I’m lazy and didn’t edit out things that are connected to visuals in the video, that’s the dang truth.

If you want more of me, find me on IG @enoughstufflauren and you can also email me any time! My email is [email protected] and I’d love to hear from you.

(side note: This episode is now here in it’s entirety. I had some technical difficulties, so this is a re-release with the full hour of the interview) On this episode of Enough Stuff, I am joined with my friend and fellow sustainability buddy, Quentin de Becker. Quentin, along with his partner and kiddo are living an imperfect low-waste lifestyle in Scarborough ON. Quentin and his partner, Cristina, are also founders of Scarborough’s Low-Waste collective. Please enjoy this chat with Quentin as we dive into life as a family of 3 living an imperfect low-waste lifestyle and finding community.

You can find Quentin on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/encourage_lifecoaching/

Scarborough Zero-Waste: https://www.instagram.com/scarboroughzerowaste/

Intro/outro by Ness Nöst: https://www.instagram.com/nessnost/ &

https://www.nessnostmusic.com/ (you can also stream her music anywhere you stream your music)

Find me: https://www.instagram.com/enoughstufflauren/

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Welcome back to episode 5, this week we have my buddy Simon as a guest. Simon is currently living in Almaty, Kazakhstan as a drama teacher in the International School. He is also trying to live a more sustainable existence just like you and me. I was thrilled to chat with Simon about his experience with the theater company and hope you like it as well!

There’s also a very special surprise at the end of the episode, the new release “Green Grass Stand Tall” by my good friend Ness Nöst.

If you’d like to donate to help the children of Gaza in their time of need, here is the link: https://www.pcrf.net/

If you’d like to reach out to Simon, you can email him at [email protected] and you can find out more about Bread & Puppet Theater Company here!

Check out Ness Nöst’s website here, their IG here and find their music wherever you stream your music!

As always, I am reachable at [email protected] or on IG, thelaurenelan!

Join me, on the Enough Stuff pod, as I explore the groundbreaking world of terramation—the natural process of transforming human remains into nutrient-rich soil—and its role in reshaping sustainability and end-of-life choices. On today’s episode, we’ll dive into the environmental impact of traditional burial and cremation, the science behind terramation, and the broader movement toward eco-friendly living and dying. Episode 4 is a thought-provoking journey into how we can leave a lasting, positive impact on the planet—one life at a time. 🌱💚

Links from today’s episode:

https://www.thenaturalfuneral.com/

https://earthfuneral.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

https://returnhome.com/

https://recompose.life/

https://nypost.com/2023/03/21/mom-buries-son-by-composting-his-body-in-green-funeral/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

Let’s connect on the socials, you can find me on IG at thelaurenelan and on threads too. And don’t hesitate to email me, [email protected]. Think you wanna get chatty with me and be a guest, head to this link to apply: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScJanFehMwjIctFsGB8f1e36OBExnutaevclvPZ3NmDwhwEXQ/viewform. New episodes of the Enough Stuff pod drop whenever, so subscribe now and join the movement for a greener future!

This is a big one right here and actually, I’ll be breaking it up into more episodes are it’s just such a colossal beast to tackle.

Have you ever heard of the term, planned obsolescence? What does the term mean and where does it come from? Let’s get into it, shall we?

You can also find me on the socials at thelaurenelan (on Threads too) and you can always email me, [email protected].

Here are the links talked about in today’s episodes:

https://newsroom.co.nz/2024/07/15/designed-to-fail-a-short-history-of-planned-obsolescence/

watch the old light-bulb: https://www.centennialbulb.org/photos.htm#anchor1234

and here is a link to my top 5 youtube/free docs related to today’s topic: https://substack.com/@enoughstuff/p-152016977