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Let me ask you something. Ever opened your front door to a mini mountain of Amazon boxes and felt a twinge of shame? Like maybe you’re buying crap you don’t even need just to numb out after a long day? (Same, babe. Same.) This week, I sat down with Ashlee Piper. Sustainability badass. TED speaker. Author of No New Things. And we’re talking about why you might wanna stop clicking “Buy Now”… at least for a little while.

Now, don’t get it twisted. This isn’t about being a minimalist monk or living off-grid in linen. Ashlee’s approach is funny, relatable AF, and shockingly freeing. We dig into the mental clutter our stuff creates, why malls are cold (WTF), and how overconsumption is totally messing with our health, our wallets, and yes, the planet.

If you’ve been wondering how to shop less, save money, and actually feel better in your own life without giving up fun or flair, this episode is your permission slip to hit pause on the consumer hamster wheel.

Ashlee breaks down her No New Things challenge (don't worry, you can still buy groceries and get your roots done) and how making that one small commitment can totally shift your mindset around joy, self-worth, and your damn sock drawer.

What’s Inside:

• How shopping became our go-to numbing agent and what to do instead
• Why your clutter might be jacking up your cortisol levels
• The “Super System” that’ll help you buy less without feeling deprived
• The surprising ripple effects of not buying anything new (spoiler: it’s not just about money)

So real talk

Are you buying stuff to solve a problem it was never meant to solve? Like, is the third sequined throw pillow gonna heal your burnout? What if peace and pride actually came from not buying more but enjoying what you already have? What if you could be the kind of person who is rich in time, mental space, and self-trust? Because you can be. I want to hear what this stirs up for you. DM me on Instagram and tell me what you're holding onto…or finally letting go of.

Mentioned in This Episode:

No New Things: A Radically Simple 30-Day Guide to Saving Money, the Planet and Your Sanity 
Buy Nothing Project
Freecycle
American Time Use Study → (Google this gem for stats on how much time you're wasting looking for your damn keys)
Sarah Lazarovic’s book: A Bunch of Pretty Things I Didn’t Buy
Oonagh Duncan on Instagram
Fit Feels Good
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