Sustain This!
Welcome to Sustain This! A slow fashion podcast that's about so much more than clothes.
Join us every Tuesday as your hosts Alyssa, Christina and Signe chat all things mindful consumption, personal style and the quest for building a more intentional life...and wardrobe!
Alyssa Beltempo is a sustainable stylist, Christina Mychas, a shopaholic turned minimalist-ish, and Signe Hansen is a colour consultant and slow fashion style coach. Together we will unpack the nuances of what it really means be a conscious consumer & find more joy in what we have right now. Let's go!
Episodes
67 episodes since 2023
Why You Need To "Choose Hard" for Good Style & Shopping Habits
Today, we are exploring the idea of "choosing hard" for better style habits. We compare cheap dopamine—like the quick pleasure from shopping and social media—with expensive dopamine, which comes from more effortful sources. We emphasize the val...
September 10, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 67
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30:16
Try this NEW way to pack that you've never heard of: the 3 day packing method
In this conversation about travel fashion, we explore the three-day packing method: essentials for day one, everyday wear for day two, and travel items for day three. It’s a flexible and efficient way to pack, and it works for weekly outfit pla...
September 03, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 66
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32:43
Ask us anything! Renting vs buying clothes, how we see trends, tattoos & who inspires us
In today's episode, we answer some of your questions! We get into some personal stuff like how we met, tattoos, and of course - some slow fashion goodness as well. We will be posting an intimate Ask Us Anything monthly in our onlin...
August 20, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 65
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37:07
How underconsumption can teach us all to be happier with less
In today’s episode, we dive into the trending hashtag #UnderConsumptionCore and its impact across social media. We discuss its TikTok origins and how it aligns with minimalism. We also emphasize the need for nuance and caution against it beco...
August 13, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 64
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33:06
How To Dress for The Office Without Sacrificing Your Personal Style ft corporate style expert, Eunice Soile
In this episode, Eunice, a corporate stylist and personal shopper, shares her journey from fashion blogger to certified personal stylist, revealing insights into helping corporate women express themselves with timeless, versatile, and high-qual...
August 06, 2024
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57:46
How to build unapologetic confidence at any age, starting over at 37 & living child-free by choice ft Dominique Baker
Dominique Baker shares her journey from a government job to becoming a successful content creator, emphasizing the importance of self-confidence, gratitude, and taking ownership of one's passions. She discusses the challenges of burnout and the...
July 30, 2024
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41:43
Are we in a slow fashion recession? The downfall of the slow fashion brand & how they are being set up to fail.
In this episode, we talk about why slow fashion brands struggle and often close down. Consumers usually go for price over sustainability, which makes it hard for ethical brands to compete with fast fashion. We discuss how advertising and social...
July 23, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 61
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33:59
"To be sustainable, do I need to stop shopping altogether?" The importance of nuance in the age of all-or-none thinking.
In today’s catchup, we ponder whether stopping shopping altogether is necessary for sustainability and chat about our constant craving for new things. We get into the importance of avoiding black-and-white thinking and share some tips like maki...
July 16, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 60
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31:52
What does it take to run a successful business in slow fashion? Ft Kristi Soomer, founder and CEO of Canadian slow fashion brand, Encircled
Listen to the full, unedited interview with Kristi on our Patreon ➡️ https://www.patreon.com/SustainThisPodcastKristi Soomer is a visionary entrepreneur and sustainability advocate, known for her work as the Founder and CEO of the slow ...
July 09, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 59
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36:21
Our clothes are getting worse. Here's how to spot good quality pieces.
Why do our clothes suck these days? We have some ideas. But all is not lost! There are ways to find and choose good quality clothing no matter your shopping budget. In today’s episode, we share what we focus on when shopping for good quality cl...
July 02, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 58
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35:39
What do labour rights have to do with secondhand shopping? feat. Emily Stochl of Pre-Loved Podcast
What do labour rights have to do with secondhand fashion? It turns out, a lot. In today’s episode, we talk to Emily Stochl, host of the Pre-Loved Podcast on labour rights activism and how it informs the secondhand market and our secondhand shop...
June 25, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 57
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33:35
How to use contrast to build chic outfits
What does contrast dressing mean? Is it the same thing as adding balance or tension to an outfit? Don’t worry, friends - we gotchu. In today’s episode, we de-mystify contrast dressing, the interchangeable terms behind it, and how it can be a ke...
June 18, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 56
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35:39
You won't find your personal style if you don't learn THIS first
Is there a silver bullet to finding your personal style? We don’t think so. But there is one style tip that will help you find your personal style if you’re struggling. Today’s conversation covers the importance of finding your sense of self an...
June 11, 2024
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30:56
Has the algorithm destroyed personal style?
Has social media ruined personal style? This was a tough one to answer - and our discussion may surprise you! Today’s conversation was sparked from an article in GQ magazine. We share our take and talk about the influence of Instagram and Tik T...
June 04, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 54
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31:47
Easy habits you can start today to level up your personal style
Is good style discovered through our daily habits? We think so. In today’s episode, we share all the tips to level up your style without shopping. Slow fashion and sustainable fashion is a mindset, and simple habits like mending, correctly stor...
May 28, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 53
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36:38
Listen to this before you buy luxury secondhand | Ft. The Handbag Clinic
So you bought a luxury handbag, now what? Do you treat it as precious cargo, or wear it out? We believe in the latter. Especially when companies like the Handbag Clinic offer exceptional repair and resale services to keep luxury goods in the ma...
May 21, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 52
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48:04
How to find your without fail wardrobe essentials (and our top 3 staples)
What's a hero piece in your closet? More importantly; how does it make you feel? In today's episode, we're sharing tips on how to determine which are the hero pieces in your closet, how to use them as foundational elements for personal style, a...
May 14, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 51
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28:36
Why Emotional Intelligence is the Secret to Smart Shopping
How would you rate yourself on a test of emotional intelligence? And do you think it has anything to do with shopping? In today's podcast episode, we're discussing emotional intelligence and how it can impact our fashion consumption habits for ...
May 07, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 50
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37:34
Thinking of buying (more) new clothes? Ask yourself these questions first.
Why am I buying this? How often do we ask ourselves this question before we make a purchase, and is it the only one that will help us make a more considered purchase? From fit, to comfort, to values, we run through all the questions we ask ours...
April 30, 2024
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39:22
Is it a 'fit' or is it just Pinterest? Why your outfits never look like the inspo photo
Is it a "fit" or do we just like the vibes they're giving? In today's episode, we break down why carbon copying a fit from the gram or Pinterest can be detrimental to personal style, and how to use outfits we see online as inspiration rather th...
April 23, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 48
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35:08
Why the trifurcated closet sucks & how to REALLY maximize the potential of your closet
Have you heard of the term the trifurcated closet? The more we seek out versatility in our clothes, the more important this term becomes. Essentially, the trifurcated closet is a closet that is heavily categorized into sections. In today's epis...
April 16, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 47
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32:23
Our BEST Secondhand Shopping Tips So You Can Thrift Like A Pro
Do you shop secondhand? Do you know the difference between consignment, thrift, and vintage? We’re sharing everything we know and love about secondhand shopping in today’s episode - whether you’re a seasoned veteran or new to shopping secondhan...
April 09, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 46
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44:12
Why don't we wear our clothes to death anymore?
Have you ever felt like you had to "save" an outfit for a special moment? Or that you couldn't wear the same dress to a different occasion? We've all been there. In today's episode, we discuss the joy of wearing our clothes out, embracing signs...
April 02, 2024
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41:17
Ask Us Anything! Maximizing your closet, life & style transitions & how much is enough? | Episode 44
We love answering your questions and got some amazing ones while on our recent trip to London and Copenhagen! In today's episode we are answering your questions around the nuances of shopping "sustainably", how we maximize our closets, and how ...
March 26, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 44
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49:53
If you want style inspiration, get off social media!
Where do you get your style inspiration from? While the default may be to look to our phones, we talk about all the places that aren't on the internet that you can discover inspiration for your next outfit. Whether it be your own local cafe or ...
March 19, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 43
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39:20