Episode 15 – No New Things with Ashlee Piper

This week, Amy and Amanda welcome sustainability expert, political strategist, and author Ashlee Piper to the show — and she’s bringing some much-needed permission to stop the overspending and clutter spiral.

Ashlee’s new book, No New Things: A Radically Simple 30-Day Guide to Saving Money, the Planet, and Your Sanity, isn’t just about minimalism — it’s about mindfulness, money habits, and learning how less can actually feel like more.

Together, they dive into:

• Why “no new things” isn’t about deprivation — it’s about freedom
• The link between mental clutter, emotional spending, and motherhood
• Why we crave buying stuff when we’re overwhelmed, tired, or trying to self-soothe
• Ashlee’s refreshingly honest take on guilt, grace, and living with intention (not shame)
• How to raise kids without turning every moment into a shopping opportunity
• Small, realistic shifts you can make today that actually stick

Also covered: the Amazon trap, making “nothing” feel exciting again, and what Ashlee calls conscious laziness (spoiler: it’s genius). This episode is equal parts empowering, hilarious, and freeing — and no, you don’t have to throw away all or your stuff or stop shopping all together!

If you're craving more space and time — mentally, physically, and financially — this one’s for you.

📚 Grab Ashlee’s book: No New Things - https://amzn.to/3Hgi9IA

💬 Head over to IF and tell us what “no new things” could look like in your own life @BronzeMedalMoms