NO NEW THINGS: How to Rethink Your Relationship with Stuff with Ashlee Piper

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. ~ 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 The Ethical Edit on Substack AshleePiper.com

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NO NEW THINGS: How to Rethink Your Relationship with Stuff with Ashlee Piper is an episode from WANTcast: The Women Against Negative Talk Podcast by Katie Horwitch.

This episode is 55:53 long.

This episode was published on May 14, 2025.

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