Breaking the Cycle of More

Under the Influence with Jo Piazza

Jo Piazza, Influence Inc.

Society & Culture, Parenting, Kids & Family, Personal Journals, Technology

4.3 • 787 Ratings

🗓️ 14 August 2025

⏱️ 46 minutes

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Summary

We live in a culture of more. More toys. More shoes. More jumpsuits buried in the back of the closet. But what happens when you try to break free from the endless cycle of buying, decluttering, and buying again? This week’s episode takes you inside a self-proclaimed “low-buy summer,” a real-world experiment in owning less and living with more intention. The first half features Diane Boden of Minimalist Moms on how to reset your relationship with stuff—practical hacks like closet tricks, tiny habits, and the emotional archaeology of letting go. In the second half, we tackle the chaos of kids’ closets with Jackalo founder Marianna Sacks, exploring how fast fashion took over children’s clothing and how parents can push back with sustainability, hand-me-downs, and circular fashion that actually works. Listen to the Minimalist Moms podcast here. Learn more about Jackalo here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	If you haven't tried Abercrombie denim yet, you're missing out.
0:03.8	Denim should fit like this.
0:06.0	It's all about proportions.
0:07.7	Abercrombie has their classic fits and athletic fits for guys who want a little more room in the thigh.
0:13.1	When you find your staple fit, it'll be the pair you reach for day after day for every plan.
0:19.2	Shop Abercrombie denim in the app, online and in store.
0:27.0	I've rolled out uni because I want to live at home.
0:29.6	I've ruled out uni because I want to earn money.
0:32.8	I've ruled out uni because of my grades.
0:37.2	Study with the Open University and there's no need to rule out anything.
0:40.3	With our respected degrees, you can learn from home and work alongside study.
0:44.3	We're open to all.
0:46.3	Plus, you'll have the support of expert tutors.
0:49.3	So rethink your future with the degree you didn't think was possible.
0:53.3	The Open University, The future is open.
0:57.9	I spent all night on this presentation and it still looks so boring.
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1:10.4	Nice. Where do I start?
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1:14.2	Adobe Express, the quick and easy create-anything app, free.
1:18.7	Free! Hey all, Joe here and you are listening to Under the Influence.
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