The topic of anti-consumerism, which advocates for reducing overconsumption and shifting towards more sustainable, community-oriented lifestyles, is directly related to the podcast episodes provided.

In the episode How to Retire as Early as Humanly Possible, the "lean FIRE" approach within the FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) movement is described as being "rooted in anti-consumerism and minimalist living to reduce expenses." This demonstrates how anti-consumerism can enable early retirement through reduced spending.

The episode 364) Helena Norberg-Hodge: Reorienting towards economics of happiness criticizes "the relentless promotion of consumerist, urban lifestyles as a vehicle for corporate profits over human and ecological wellbeing." This aligns with the anti-consumerism stance of prioritizing human and environmental well-being over corporate interests and excessive consumption.