In today’s post, I share some excellent audio resources on the topics of compulsive shopping, fashion ethics, and wardrobe minimalism. Most of these resources can be easily downloaded and listened to while you are driving, exercising, or doing other activities.
I have listened to all of the recommended resources and found them interesting, informative, and enlightening. I hope you will feel the same!
Podcasts on Shopping-Related Issues
1. “Do You Have a Shopping Addiction?”
Style expert Bridgette Raes interviewed the following experts in the field of compulsive shopping:
- Dr. David Tolin, Ph.D., one of the therapists on the television series “My Shopping Addiction.”
- Dr. April Lane Benson, Ph.D., nationally known psychologist who specializes in the treatment of compulsive buying disorder.
- Jill Chivers, reformed shopaholic who created the world’s first online membership site, www.shopyourwardrobe.com, for other women who want to slay their shopping dragons.
Click here for more information and to download the podcast.
2. “Overdressed: The Shockingly High Cost of Cheap Fashion”
Style expert Bridgette Raes welcomes the following guests to discuss the high costs of cheap fashion on the environment, the fashion industry, and the consumer:
- Elizabeth Cline, author of “Overdressed: The Shockingly High Cost of Cheap Fashion.”
- Mercedes Gonzalez, retail expert and correspondent.
- Dobbin Clothing, a new clothing company that prides itself on being domestically produced with quality fabrics and construction.
Click here for more information and to download the podcast.
3. “Dressing with Less” with Courtney Carver
Robert Wall interviews Courtney Carver, the creator of Project 333, for his podcast, “Minimalism for the Rest of Us.”
Courtney and Robert discuss clothing, style, the challenges and benefits of minimizing your wardrobe, and the freedom that a minimized wardrobe can bring.
Click here for more information and to download the podcast.
More Resources to Come
I hope you enjoy listening to the resources above. I will be providing additional written and audio resources in future posts. If you have any resources to recommend, please include them in the comments section below. Alternately, you may contact me to share your recommendations.