Today on the WANTcast, we're sitting down with sustainability expert, bestselling author, and award-winning changemaker Ashlee Piper to explore her latest movement and book: No New Things.
Ashlee — whose work has appeared in The New York Times, Vogue, CNN, and Good Morning America — breaks down how a personal challenge to stop buying new stuff became a lifestyle shift, viral movement, and 30-day guide to help you save money, reduce overwhelm, and create meaningful impact.
This isn’t a no-buy challenge or a guilt trip: it's an invitation to investigate how your stuff makes you feel, how to reset your consumer habits, and how to reconnect with your values in a culture of overconsumption.
IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT:
- The true meaning of "No New Things"
- How your stuff affects your time, money, and mental load
- What to do when you feel the urge to shop
- Reframing gift-giving, borrowing, and community care
- The psychology of consumption, and why shopping isn’t the self-care we think it is
- and more!!
Whether you're eco-conscious, overwhelmed by clutter, or just looking to live with more intention, this episode will empower you to take simple, meaningful steps starting now.
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SHOW NOTES:
Ready to try the challenge? Grab Ashlee’s book No New Things wherever books are sold, and follow her journey on Instagram @ashleepiper
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