Podcast
Sort It Out Sustainably
Hosted by Steph Maguire · EN
Clutter takes up so much space in our homes, minds, time and eventually our landfills.
We live in a world that has shaped us into consumers, on a planet that can't sustain the consumption.
I am Steph Maguire, and the sort it out sustainably podcast is here forthose who want to rebel from the consumerist culture and create a more intentional life.
I am on a mission to help you be surrounded by the things that you love and to let go of the things you don't, giving
I am all about creating simplicity, sustainability AND Joy in your home so you can make more space for the things that are important to you.
10episodes
Episodes
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Ep 40: Selling vs Donating Stuff
Jan 30, 202400:09:33Tap to summarizeDon't know whether to sell the stuff you are decluttering?This is the episode for you! I chat all about:- Pros to donating- The obvious appeal of making money from your clutter- The downsides of selling stuff- All the ways to sell stuff- Selling online and in person tips and ticks - Weighing up whats right for you To access any of my freebies that can help you live with less clutter go to https://www.sortitoutsustainably.com/freebies
Transcribe →Ep 39_ Minimalism Misconceptions “I couldn’t do it because…”
Aug 18, 202300:12:40Tap to summarizeIn this episode, I go over all the common reasons people think minimalism isn't for them. Give this a listen and you'll discover that what you thought about minimalism is probably not what it's actually about and living a more minimalist lifestyle might be for you even if you:- Love stuff- Have no time- Live with other people- Aren't rich- Love colour and personalization Click on this podcast to scroll through my other episodes including those I mentioned in this episode To access any of my freebies that can help you live with less clutter go to https://www.sortitoutsustainably.com/freebies
Transcribe →Ep 37: 2023 the year of less?
Jun 26, 202300:10:46Tap to summarizeHave you considered committing to getting organised this year?Decluttering and creating a more minimalistic home environment.Having a spot for everything.In this episode, I explain how to make it happen in the second half of this year and what you need to make it happen. I did mention some resources I have on my website that can helpTo access any of my freebies that can help you live with less clutter go to https://www.sortitoutsustainably.com/freebies
Transcribe →Ep 36: Decluttering Dilemma: Keeping things for ‘just in case’
Dec 28, 202200:17:35Tap to summarizeWelcome to this little podcast episode on the all too familiar decluttering dilemma of wanting to keep things you don't use for 'just in case'. I'm going to go through and deconstruct this mindset and why we do this as well as address what actually can happen when you get rid of things and that hypothetical case does eventuate and you don't have the thing anymore. To access any of my freebies that can help you live with less clutter go to https://www.sortitoutsustainably.com/freebies
Transcribe →Ep 35: My Problem with Pinterest (professional organisers opinion)
Dec 23, 202200:12:08Tap to summarizeEven in my own home, I've experienced that slight disappointment feeling like I can never get my house looking like my Pinterest boards. So I'm going to unpack everything Pinterest in this episode, how you can use it well, as well as my problems with it and how to navigate those things. So you probably have a Pinterest board or several filled. It's pretty organized home pitches. They might even link to a blog that explains how to recreate something like it yourself, but there's a pretty big gap between how your home looks and how your Pinterest photos look. Let me go over my problems with Pinterest, and how to navigate those. To access any of my freebies that can help you live with less clutter go to https://www.sortitoutsustainably.com/freebies
Transcribe →Ep 34: Can Christmas Gift Wrap be sustainable?
Dec 17, 202200:13:35Tap to summarize Can wrapping presents be sustainable?I explain why most gift wrap is not good for the environment as well as how we can still wrap gifts in an eco-friendly way! To access any of my freebies that can help you live with less clutter go to https://www.sortitoutsustainably.com/freebies
Transcribe →Ep 33. Clutter is leaking your energy (here's how)
Nov 30, 202200:11:27Tap to summarizeIf you get frustrated by clutter in your home, this episode will clarify how it is actually affecting you. I go into how clutter drains us mentally, physically, and energetically. To access any of my freebies that can help you live with less clutter go to https://www.sortitoutsustainably.com/freebies
Transcribe →Ep 32: Planning a simple, low-stress, low-waste Christmas
Nov 14, 202200:29:10Tap to summarizeThis audio is part of a 3-part Planning Pack to help you plan and organise a more minimalistic, eco-friendly, sustainable Christmas. To access the rest of this planning pack click this link https://www.sortitoutsustainably.com/christmas-planning-pack This tool kit will equipt you with the knowledge, mindset, framework, and checklists to easily plan out (with the earth in mind): Decorations Gifts Wrapping Activities Attending events Hosting gatherings Holiday Food Making time for Joy My Christmas Gift Wrapping service (link coming soon)
Transcribe →Ep 31: What to do with the stuff you declutter (w/ PDF guide)
Nov 7, 202200:32:24Tap to summarizeIn this episode I share: - How to approach decluttering sustainably- An extensive list of initiatives to sustainably get rid of your stuff- Explaining all the ways your stuff can be recycled or rehomed Download the PDF here https://www.sortitoutsustainably.com/sustainable-decluttering ________________________________ Say Hi on Instagram if you looked at this topic in a new light after this episode (I'd love to hear that I've inspired you! www.instagram.com/sortitoutsustainably) I've created these free resources to support you on a journey to a simpler, more sustainable, organised life:https://www.sortitoutsustainably.com/freebies
Transcribe →Ep 30: Rasism and STUFF (as in the stuff you buy)
Aug 13, 202200:20:33Tap to summarizeIn this episode I share: - A type of racism that is very much connected to our stuff, the planet and the ecosystems - I am totally a part of this problem too. - The human rights violations that people in the manufacturing industry have to endure to keep up with the demand of cheap goods. - How an unconscious rasism in our culture contributes to nothing being done about the problem - Why we are not just bystanders to a problem in lands far away, we are actually very connected to the issue through funding it all. - What we can actually do to stop contributing to the problem and be part of a wave of change ________________________________ Say Hi on Instagram if you looked at this topic in a new light after this episode (I'd love to hear that I've inspired you! www.instagram.com/sortitoutsustainably) I've created these free resources to support you on a journey to a simpler, more sustainable, organised life:https://www.sortitoutsustainably.com/freebies
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