Enough Stuff Podcast

We watch movies and TV shows filled with explosions, demolished sets, and mountains of uneaten food (not to mention all the electronics). It looks like entertainment but underneath the spectacle is a hidden mountain of waste we rarely question. This episode of Enough Stuff explores why we have become so numb to the garbage on our screens and what it says about our relationship with consumption, storytelling, and the planet. As mentioned in the episode, I’ve started a sustainability themed book club, The Monthly Leaf and you can join it by hitting this link: https://bookclubs.com/the-monthly-leaf/join/ 📖 If you would like to watch the video that accompanies this podcast, you can find it on youtube here ! Intro/outro song, “Green Grass Stand Tall” written and performed by Ness Nöst, stream her music wherever you stream your music! If you want to start seeing what the camera doesn’t show, hit subscribe and share this episode with a friend who loves movies and cares about the world! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit enoughstufflauren.substack.com/subscribe

Going Deeper Without Burning Out In this episode of Enough Stuff , we’re talking about how to keep building a more sustainable life in a way that feels steady, realistic, and sustainable for you . Once you’ve made a few changes, the next challenge is often figuring out how to stay engaged without becoming overwhelmed, discouraged, or stuck chasing perfection. This episode is about creating a long-term mindset that supports both the planet and your own wellbeing. Inside this episode, we explore: * Why you don’t need to care about every issue equally—and how to choose your lane * Letting go of perfection and embracing progress * How to avoid sustainability burnout and protect your energy * Why leading by example can be more powerful than preaching * Redefining what “enough” means in a culture that always pushes more This episode is for anyone who wants to live more intentionally without carrying the weight of doing everything right. A sustainable life should feel grounded, flexible, and deeply personal. Connect / Contact Questions, feedback, collaborations, or topic ideas: enoughstufflauren@tutamail.com If You Enjoyed This Episode Please follow, rate, and share Enough Stuff with someone who wants less pressure, less waste, and more clarity about what truly matters. Intro/outro song written and performed by Ness Nöst , find her music wherever you stream your tunes! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit enoughstufflauren.substack.com/subscribe

Enough Stuff Podcast – Sustainability for Beginners | Part 2 The Everyday Habits That Actually Make a Difference In this episode of Enough Stuff , we’re talking about what sustainability looks like in real life. Not in a perfectly curated routine, but in the everyday choices that quietly add up over time. If you’ve already started thinking more intentionally about your habits, this episode is your next step. We’re focusing on practical actions that are realistic, repeatable, and actually impactful. Inside this episode, we explore: Why your default purchases matter more than occasional “perfect” choices How reducing food waste can save money and resources Why slowing down your shopping habits changes everything The power of a few simple anchor habits you can rely on How to measure progress without perfectionism This episode is for anyone who wants to live more sustainably without burnout, guilt, or overcomplicating it. Small shifts matter. Repeated often, they become a lifestyle. Connect / Contact Questions, feedback, collaborations, or topic ideas: enoughstufflauren@tutamail.com If You Enjoyed This Episode Please follow, rate, and share Enough Stuff with someone who’s trying to live with less pressure, less waste, and more intention. Music by Ness Nöst , find her music wherever you stream your tunes! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit enoughstufflauren.substack.com/subscribe

If you’re a seasoned veteran when it comes to treading a little lighter on the planet, this podcast may not be for you! But you may know someone who could really benefit from hearing the words I say in this episode! The next two episodes I’ll be putting out will be parts two and three of this series! But even if you think you know it all, you may still be confronted by something you never thought about, so there’s that too! If you want to be a guest on the podcast or have any questions you want me to answer on a future episode of the pod, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me at my email enoughstufflauren@gmail.com ! The intro/outro song is “Green Grass Stand Tall” by Ness Nöst , you can find her music wherever you stream. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit enoughstufflauren.substack.com/subscribe

What if the water you trust every day isn’t as clean as you think? In this eye-opening episode of Enough Stuff , we dive deep into the growing global issue of trapped water: what it is and why it’s becoming one of the most overlooked environmental crises of our time. If you care about sustainability, clean living, and making informed choices in a world full of hidden environmental costs, this episode is for you. Follow & Connect: Subscribe to Enough Stuff for honest conversations about sustainability, conscious consumption, and living with less—without sacrificing quality of life. The intro/outro song is “Green Grass Stand Tall” by NESS NÖST, find her on IG and wherever you stream your tunes. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit enoughstufflauren.substack.com/subscribe

Following up with my last Substack post, I wanted to dive deeper into how we navigate our lives through a series of servers. It seems we not only pay rent to live anymore but we also pay rent to house our memories. We can take back control though. Through mindfully divesting from big tech and cloud space to storing our precious memories on external hard drives, there is a way out. You can follow me on Instagram at enoughstufflauren and you can also reach out to me via email at enoughstufflauren@tutamail.com! Intro/outro music by my profoundly talented friend Ness Nöst who can be found wherever you stream your music and on Instagram at nessnost! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit enoughstufflauren.substack.com/subscribe

Intro/Outro song is "Green Grass Stand Tall" by NESS NÖST This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit enoughstufflauren.substack.com/subscribe

Today’s quick tidbit wanders into what visible mending is and how it can be used as a form of activism! What’s the form of activism you feel most comfortable with? Want to be a guest on the podcast? Email me at enoughstufflauren@tutamail.com! And if you’re just having feelings, let me know, get in touch with me. Intro/outro song: Green Grass Stand Tall by NESS NÖST and can be found wherever you stream your tunes. Find me on Threads, IG and most social media platforms @enoughstufflauren This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit enoughstufflauren.substack.com/subscribe

This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit enoughstufflauren.substack.com/subscribe

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/ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit enoughstufflauren.substack.com/subscribe

This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit enoughstufflauren.substack.com/subscribe

This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit enoughstufflauren.substack.com/subscribe

This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit enoughstufflauren.substack.com/subscribe

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 elanlaur@gmail.com and I’d love to hear from you. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit enoughstufflauren.substack.com/subscribe

(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/ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit enoughstufflauren.substack.com/subscribe

Start writing today. Use the button below to create a Substack of your own 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 simontjhbanderob@gmail.com 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 elanlaur@gmail.com or on IG, thelaurenelan! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit enoughstufflauren.substack.com/subscribe

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, elanlaur@gmail.com. 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 public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit enoughstufflauren.substack.com/subscribe

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, elanlaur@gmail.com. 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 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit enoughstufflauren.substack.com/subscribe

Hi friends and welcome back to my podcast, Enough Stuff. On episode 2, I dive in briefly about why I’ve made the changes I’ve made and things you can do if you’re just starting out. I lean heavily into the idea of progress, not perfection. I’m not going to lie, I get a little intense in this episode but I just wanted to hit some things home. I’m always open to feedback, ideas, and thoughts. I’m also looking for guests! If you’d like to be on the podcast, get in touch with me on Instagram/Threads @thelaurenelan and via email at elanlaur@gmail.com. My show is all about open conversation and connection around sustainability, anti-capitalism, what we can be doing differently in this world and activism. This space is a judgement-free zone. I am so excited to see what this year has in store for us! Yes, it seems overwhelming at times but there’s also a lot of hope and change that is afoot. You are part of that and I am here to cheer you on as you go! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit enoughstufflauren.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome back and welcome to my podcast, Enough Stuff. My name is Lauren and I have a profound passion for reducing my impact on this earth and helping others do the same. I’m here to plant the seeds, you’re here to do what you want with what I present to you. I invite you to come along for the ride while I cover a myriad of different topics relating to sustainability and how we can tread more lightly on this earth. Tips, tricks, discussions, I talk about it all and will equip you with the tools to make changes to your own life. This is a no shame zone. We’re all just doing what we can with what we have. With patience and some determination, you can make small changes that have a lasting effect in the years to come. On today’s episode, episode 1, I have a very special guest (my husband) and we chat about the holidays and the gifts we gave and alternatives to gift giving. You can find me on instagram and threads @thelaurenelan and Luigi can be found @ ludenzofficial . And you can always reach out to me via email at elanlaur@gmail.com. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit enoughstufflauren.substack.com/subscribe