🎧 "Don't Forget, It's All Connected" with Kate Kourtsidis

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 OutIn 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 moreThis 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 / ContactQuestions, feedback, collaborations, or topic ideas:[email protected] You Enjoyed This EpisodePlease 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 2The Everyday Habits That Actually Make a DifferenceIn 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” choicesHow reducing food waste can save money and resourcesWhy slowing down your shopping habits changes everythingThe power of a few simple anchor habits you can rely onHow to measure progress without perfectionismThis 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 / ContactQuestions, feedback, collaborations, or topic ideas:[email protected] You Enjoyed This EpisodePlease 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 [email protected]! 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 [email protected]!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 [email protected]! 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