In this episode, we chat with creative director and content creator Elysia Berman about her journey to overcoming debt through a no-buy challenge. She talks about the emotional toll of debt, her shopping habits, and how consumerism shaped her spending. We dive into the impact of personal loss and career changes, how they shifted her priorities, and the mental clarity she’s found on her path to financial freedom. Plus, we talk about unlearning consumer habits and focusing on authenticity in both style and life.Follow Elysia here!Web: https://www.elysia-berman.com/TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@elysiabermanIG: https://www.instagram.com/elysiabermanChapters00:00 Introduction to Elysia's Journey01:30 The Burden of Debt and Motivation for Change03:22 The Rock Bottom Moment06:32 Understanding Impulse vs. Intentionality10:01 The Impact of Late Stage Capitalism on Consumerism12:19 Transformation Through the No Buy Challenge17:00 Replacing Shopping with Fulfilling Activities22:28 Navigating Setbacks and Temptations26:45 Dressing for Reality vs. Fantasy Self30:56 Navigating Loss and Identity Changes32:43 Shifting Perspectives on Fashion and Self-Expression36:17 The Impact of Career on Personal Style41:16 Unlearning Consumerism in the Beauty Industry44:44 Embracing Financial Freedom and Future Aspirations-----------------CONTACT US: [email protected] OUR PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/SustainThisPodcast SIGNE HANSENYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@UseLess_dkWebsite: https://www.uselesswardrobe.dk/IG: https://www.instagram.com/useless_dk/TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@useless_wardrobeCHRISTINA MYCHASYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@ChristinamychasWebsite: https://www.minimalist-ish.com/IG: https://www.instagram.com/christina.mychas/TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@christina.mychasALYSSA BELTEMPOYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@AlyssaBeltempoWebsite: https://msbeltempo.com/IG: https://www.instagram.com/msbeltempo/TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@msbeltempo If you loved this episode please share it on your stories and tag us! We love to see which episodes resonate with you and it helps to spread the word more than you know, xo

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