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.
Podcasts and teleseminars can be fun and relaxing ways to learn!
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.
Recovering Shopaholic 
I signed up for Wednesday. I am looking forward to it!
I’m glad you will be on the call, Tonya! I’m looking forward to it, too!
Thank you Debbie for all the resources you have provided for our benefit.
I am particularly interested to listen to Nos 3 and 4 as they are my main concerns. My wardrobe problem is not that I am a shopaholic. I like shopping but can come home empty handed. Rather it is that I have been the same size all my life and have not strictly followed the “one in – one out” rule so have accumulated too many clothes. With your help I’ve been trying to cull more and keep “quality over quantity” as my mantra.
While I am interested in your teleseminar, the Wednesday evening timeslot is actually Thursday morning here in Sydney and I will be at my French class so am unable to attend.
As always I look forward to your posts and the wonderful information they contain.
I know the time difference can be rough for people outside of the U.S., Megan. I will be writing a future blog post (maybe more than one) on what we discuss on the call, so you’ll still be able to get some of the information. I think you’ll like resources #3 and #4. Let me know what you think if you listen!
Hi Debbie, I’m also not in the US and would really appreciate a summary in a future post. I really struggle with sales and new seasons and it sounds like you will discuss things that would be really helpful!
Dr. Benson is the best on this topic! I love any chance I get to talk about this with her. Sounds like a fantastic event!!
Thanks, Bridgette! I loved the show you did with Dr. Benson – and I love your blog!
For those who aren’t familiar with Bridgette and her blog, I recommend you check it out: http://www.bridgetteraes.com/. Today’s post about fit and foundation garments is one of her best yet!
Would love to join but it’s at 4am… Best of luck anyway and looking forward to the recap!
I know… I wish you and others abroad could participate. Sorry not everyone can join in, but I will post the recap on Friday and I welcome any questions anyone has!