Voicenotes with Jordan Theresa The year of the low / no buy
Feb 23, 2026
A look at the rise of no-buy and low-buy movements among young people. Conversations about TikTok’s role in anti-consumer trends and how frictionless shopping fuels impulse buys. Reflections on sustainability, degrowth ideas, and the tension between austerity and social life. Practical tactics for curbing consumption like wishlists, borrowing, and cancelling convenience services.
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Why Jordan Skipped An Episode
- Jordan Theresa missed an episode because she was burning the candle at both ends and felt wiped from partying and work commitments.
- She accepted breaks are normal, saying she takes a couple of weeks off every quarter and preferred to skip a subpar episode rather than publish it.
DJ Heartstring Surprised Jordan With A Great Set
- Jordan recounts seeing DJ Heartstring at Magazine and initially low expectations about venue sound and scale.
- The set exceeded expectations, crowd and design were great, but the night ended early at 11pm, and her journey home was a long, uncomfortable mix of trains and buses.
Umbrella Meltdown During Persistent Rain
- Jordan describes an 'epidemic' of poor quality umbrellas during heavy UK rain and her frustration after leaving one in an Uber.
- She bought a better umbrella and covets a pink dome umbrella that protects hair and tints surroundings pink.
