The Minimalists Podcast

The Minimalists discuss the art of streamlining one?s life, letting go of difficult things, how the need for approval keeps people tethered to a lifestyle they don?t want, and more. 

Discussed in this episode:

How can I get my husband to let go of just-in-case items? (3:52)

How does my need for approval influence my consumption decisions? (24:17)

What are ?Thursday Konversations with T.K. Coleman?? (35:31)

Listener insight: ?Sometimes I disagree with The Minimalists, but I still appreciate your perspective.? (38:27)

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The Minimalists talk about the three different kinds of letting go (graduation, divorce, death), several ways to detach from a former spouse, and how to move on when you feel like you can?t let go.

Discussed in this episode:

How can I detach from my former spouse while actively coparenting and sharing familial responsibilities? (1:58)

How do I move on if I can?t let go of a thing, career, or relationship that used to add value to my life? (14:25)

What graduations are The Minimalists celebrating? (21:11)

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The Minimalists talk about the process of simplifying for newbies and staying motivated when decluttering gets difficult. 

Discussed in this episode:

How can I maintain traction as a new minimalist? (01:25)

How can I keep going on my decluttering journey when I get overwhelmed? (15:45)

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The Minimalists speak with Cal Newport about the three principles of slow productivity and letting go of social media. Watch all 2 hours of episode 435 on The Minimalists Private Podcast.

Discussed in this episode:

What are the three principles of slow productivity? (02:10)

Should The Minimalists quit social media? (27:48)

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The Minimalists speak with Dr. Nicole LePera about breaking cycles and healing relationships. Watch all 2 hours of episode 434 on The Minimalists Private Podcast.

Discussed in this episode:

How can I let go of the idea of what I thought a relationship should be? (02:23)

How can I cease self-loathing? (18:48)

Why don?t I feel like enough? (33:14)

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The Minimalists talk about what to do when success feels like failure, how to let go of shoes, and taking breaks from technology. Watch all 2 hours of episode 433 on The Minimalists Private Podcast.

Discussed in this episode:

How can we stop caring what society wants us to do? (01:46)

Why can?t I let go of shoes I never wear? (15:00)

How can we take breaks from technology when everything is digital these days? (28:30)

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The Minimalists talk about throwing everything away after an infestation and the hypocrisy of minimalism. Watch all 2 hours of episode 432  on The Minimalists Private Podcast.

Discussed in this episode:

Should I throw away everything after my bed bug infestation? (01:48)

How is it minimalist to encourage people to download seven different wallpapers? (13:47)

How can I learn to let go of clutter when I grew up poor? (22:48)

How do I know whether I should let go of a relationship? (27:57)

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The Minimalists speak with Dr. Ramani Durvasula about recognizing narcissists; whether the term ?narcissist? is overused; the roles of self-righteousness, complaining, and comparison in narcissism; and how to walk away. Watch all 2 hours of episode 431  on The Minimalists Private Podcast.

Discussed in this episode:

How do you know someone is a narcissist, and is the term overused? (01:11)

How can I tell a narcissist that they?re the problem? (21:55)

How do you let go of your feelings if your emotions are tied to your ego? (37:02)

How can you mentally let go of an item you?re keeping just for when? (41:33)

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The Minimalists  talk about their minimalist kitchen essentials, the No Junk Rule, and letting go of embarrassment. Watch all 2 hours of episode 430 on The Minimalists Private Podcast.

Discussed in this episode:

What are The Minimalist?s kitchen essentials? (02:39)

How can we get better at asking for help? (15:40)

Why did I spend more money when I tried minimalism? (31:22)

How can I connect with others when I feel like they?re judging me? (43:35)

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The Minimalists talk about the human desire to fill empty rooms, how they spend their downtime, the value of a quiet life, and why people desire fancy things. Watch all 2 hours of episode 429 on The Minimalists Private Podcast.

Discussed in this episode:

How do minimalists spend their downtime? (01:56)

Why do I struggle with wanting nice things as a minimalists? (22:18)

How can we let go of the emotions tied to things? (30:30)

Can owning things deprive us of the joy of sharing them? (40:39)

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The Minimalists speak with Ryan Blaser, founder of TestMyHome.com, about the best tests to uncover in-home toxins, including mold, EMFs, WiFi, Bluetooth, blue light, chemicals in water, and other invisible clutter in our homes. Watch all 3 hours of episode 428 on The Minimalists Private Podcast.

Discussed in this episode:

What are the most surprising sources of indoor toxins? (02:29)

Are cell phones toxic? (31:30)

What?s the best way to filter my water? (44:05)

Are claims about indoor toxins backed by science? (49:27)

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The Minimalists talk about emotional clutter, the dangers of being a ?helper,? and whether hoarding is a form of procrastination. Watch all 2 hours of episode 427 on The Minimalists Private Podcast.

Discussed in this episode:

Did I accidentally steal a bicycle? (01:52)

Is hoarding just another form of procrastination? (15:59)

How can I teach my boyfriend to minimize? (25:09)

Where are The Minimalists touring in 2024? (32:22)

How can you maintain control of your space while moving an elderly parent or in-law into your home? (38:45)

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The Minimalists speak with author George Kamel about letting go of past financial mistakes, frugality vs. minimalism, and how much money The Minimalists have. Watch all 2 hours of episode 426 on The Minimalists Private Podcast.

Discussed in this episode:

How can I let go of my past financial mistakes? (02:15)

What?s the relationship between frugality and minimalism? (15:25)

Are The Minimalists millionaires? (22:29)

How can I let go of my LEGO collection? (35:54)

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The Minimalists speak with Marcus Collins, author of For the Culture, about the pernicious forces of corporate marketing. Watch all 2 hours of episode 425 on The Minimalists Private Podcast.

Discussed in this episode:

How can I reconcile being a minimalist with my corporate marketing job? (02:15)

Have we become superficial because everyone is trying to sell us something?  (30:09)

What do The Minimalists think about ?buy nothing? challenges? (40:58)

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The Minimalists talk about how to start decluttering and letting go of stories about things. Watch all 2 hours of episode 424 on The Minimalists Private Podcast.

Discussed in this episode:

What?s the best method to start decluttering? (02:00)

How do you get rid of things that are brand new? (12:36)

How can I live my life without constantly feeling disappointed by the world around me? (25:58)

How can I stop feeling defeated by my clutter? (37:40)

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The Minimalists talk about decluttering seasonal decorations, opting out of the consumer culture of Los Angeles, and whether hoarding is a choice. Watch all 2 hours of episode 423 on The Minimalists Private Podcast.

Discussed in this episode:

Should I declutter my seasonal decorations? (01:55)

Is it difficult to be a minimalist in Los Angeles? (12:49)

Is hoarding a choice? (26:29)

How are Joshua and T.K. so good at having conversations with differing opinions? (39:23)

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The Minimalists speak with Michael Easter, author of The Comfort Crisis and Scarcity Brain, about embracing boredom and starting from scratch after losing everything. Watch all 2 hours of episode 422 on The Minimalists Private Podcast.

Discussed in this episode:

How do we start from scratch after losing everything? (02:29)

Why can?t humans embrace boredom? (22:30)

How can we achieve work-life balance with a constantly changing schedule? (35:20)

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The Minimalists speak with Dr. Zach Bush and Alex Woodard about environmentally friendly products, issues caused by food companies, and more. Watch all 2 hours of episode 421 on The Minimalists Private Podcast.

Discussed in this episode:

How can I find affordable environmentally friendly products? (02:06)

How can we opt out of the madness of manufactured foods? (27:13)

Are we addicted to water? (49:45)

How can we develop an alternative to retail therapy that isn?t just another form of consumption? (01:08:39)

How can I maintain my home while in a season of healing? (01:16:20)

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The Minimalists speak with Leo Babauta from Zen Habits about bringing meaning to our everyday lives and getting back on track with minimalism. Watch all 2 hours of episode 420 on The Minimalists Private Podcast.

Discussed in this episode:

How can I bring meaning to my everyday life? (02:33)

How do I get back on track after falling off the minimalism wagon? (16:03)

Are smartphones a minimalist tool or a maximalist device? (30:40)

Is being a minimalist just another form of identity clutter? (37:40)

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The Minimalists speak with Rey Flemings, ?concierge to the 1%,? about the problem with luxury goods, finding happiness in what we already have, and why people care too much about the size of their homes. Watch all 2 hours of episode 419 on The Minimalists Private Podcast.

Discussed in this episode:

How do I find happiness in what I already have? (02:20)

Why do we obsess over the square footage of our homes? (30:08)

Can luxury goods and high fashion be a form of artistic expression? (43:13)

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The Minimalists speak with Erwin Raphael McManus about the upsides and downsides of changing your mind, finding the motivation to pursue your dreams, and more. Watch all 2 hours of episode 418 on The Minimalists Private Podcast.

Discussed in this episode:

Why is it difficult for us to change our minds? (02:01)

How can I rekindle the motivation to pursue my dreams? (12:30)

How can I enjoy downtime without needing to be productive? (21:51)

How does this experiment demonstrate why The Minimalists don?t run ads on our podcast? (26:30)

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The Minimalists talk about what makes a possession useless and why it?s not your responsibility to manage the material expectations of others. Watch all 2 hours of episode 417 on The Minimalists Private Podcast.

Discussed in this episode:

What can I do with my old school lesson plans? (01:49)

How can I manage my father?s expectations without causing conflict? (11:48)

Why do people pay to keep things in storage lockers? (23:51)

What do The Minimalists? think about Feng Shui? (34:03)

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The Minimalists talk about the frustrating effects of decluttering, and then they interview Adrienne Jezick from Morozko Forge about the benefits of ice baths. Watch all 2 hours of episode 416 on The Minimalists Private Podcast.

Discussed in this episode:

How does minimalism affect one?s daily routine? (02:50)

What can Morozko Forge founder Adrienne Jezick tell us about the benefits of cold exposure? (13:05)

How do we address the emotional loneliness that comes after indulging in retail therapy? (38:05)

How do we deal with the chaos of too much stuff when we?re our home?s primary caretaker? (47:15)

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The Minimalists talk about saying no to free stuff. Watch all 3 hours of episode 415 on The Minimalists Private Podcast.

Discussed in this episode:

How can I say no to all the freebies my employer keeps trying to give me? (02:00)

How can I overcome my all-or-nothing mentality? (13:55)

What can I do to stay out of the stuff rat race? (26:55)

How can I stop holding on to just-in-case items? (44:00)

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The Minimalists speak with Dr. Bradley Nelson about identifying and letting go of emotional baggage. Watch all 2 hours of episode 414 on The Minimalists Private Podcast.

Discussed in this episode:

How can I let go of the idealized mother figure I conceptualized to cope with my childhood trauma? (02:00)

How does The Body Code apply to physical pain? (14:30)

How can we let go of the things that evoke painful emotions for us? (34:18)

How can I eliminate the emotional clutter that stops me from minimizing? (42:13)

Why does our culture seem to discourage stillness as a valid state of being? (47:30)

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The Minimalists talk about the balance between holding on and letting go. Watch all 2 hours of episode 413 on The Minimalists Private Podcast.

Discussed in this episode:

How can I let go of possessions my daughter doesn?t want me to let go of? (02:39)

Can digital music become clutter? (14:06)

Is each successive generation getting better at decluttering? (25:43)

How can we let go of the belief that we need to be perfect to do something? (32:24)

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The Minimalists speak with psychologist Dr. John Delony about finding peace in difficult times. Watch all 2 hours of episode 412 on The Minimalists Private Podcast.

Discussed in this episode:

How can I learn to be at peace with myself? (02:27)

How can I get back custody of my children? (12:29)

Why do The Minimalists post to social media? (22:50)

What if peace isn?t our natural state? (29:30)

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The Minimalists talk about getting rid of things even if you think they won?t add value to others. Watch all 2 hours of episode 411 on The Minimalists Private Podcast.

Discussed in this episode:

What can I do with my items that I think won?t add value to others? (03:18)

How can I opt-out of my workplace?s themed dress-up days? (16:14)

Why do The Minimalists put out so much content? (26:13)

Where can I learn more about minimalist meetup groups? (31:30)

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The Minimalists peak  talk about clutter as an anxiety crutch and letting go of coupons. Watch all 2 hours of episode 410 on The Minimalists Private Podcast.

Discussed in this episode:

Can clutter be an anxiety crutch? (02:19)

How can I let go of all the coupons I?m clinging to? (11:54)

Do lower-income folks tend to spend more frivolously than higher-income folks on luxury goods? (26:31)

How can I keep my space minimal but still warm and inviting? (38:51)

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The Minimalists peak with YouTuber Destiny about a host of controversial topics, including extreme hoarding, opinions, objective morality, taxation, God, dating, and whether we should discuss controversial topics in the first place. Watch all 3 hours of episode 409 on The Minimalists Private Podcast.

Discussed in this episode:

How can we set boundaries with the hoarders in our lives? (02:49)

What?s the point of having controversial debates? (13:34)

Is morality objective or relative? (21:25)

Is taxation theft? (28:58)

Does Destiny have any controversial dating advice? (47:30)

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The Minimalists speak with Dr. Sean O?Mara about the connection between minimalism and weight loss. Watch all 2 hours of episode 408 on The Minimalists Private Podcast.

Discussed in this episode:

What is the connection between minimalism and weight loss? And how does clinging affect the body? (01:53)

How can I minimize the excess fat around my face and belly? (09:20)

How can I lose my last bit of fat? And how unhealthy would it be to not lose it? (34:50)

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The Minimalists talk about cultivating an abundance mindset and letting go of the residue of the past. Watch all 2 hours of episode 407 on The Minimalists Private Podcast.

Discussed in this episode:

How do I let go of my scarcity mindset so I can enjoy the fruits of my years of hard work and saving? (02:02)

What should I do with my parents? ashes? (17:18)

If luxury goods are a scam, what?s the point of making money? (30:22)

Where does the mean voice in my head come from? (41:58)

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The Minimalists speak with author and traveler Light Watkins about traveling with less and letting go of distractions while traveling. Watch all 2 hours of episode 406 on The Minimalists Private Podcast.

Discussed in this episode:

How can I let go of my assumptions, prejudices, and expectations while traveling? (02:20)

How can I pack lightly with two young children? (20:03)

Should I give my kids the choice about what they do with their stuff? (33:09)

How do you manage anxiety that you have despite knowing worrying isn?t necessary? (41:59)

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 The Minimalists talk about the buy nothing movement and the dangers of binary thinking. Watch all 2 hours of episode 405 on The Minimalists Private Podcast.

Discussed in this episode:

What are The Minimalists? thoughts on the ?buy nothing? movement? (02:53)

How can I let go of the items my husband left behind after his death? (18:10)

Why do we feel resistant to making end-of-life plans? (30:22)

How can I help my adult daughter become independent? (37:53)

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The Minimalists talk about avoiding souvenirs, resisting impulse, and minimizing tattoos. Watch all 2 hours of episode 404 on The Minimalists Private Podcast.

Discussed in this episode:

How can I control the fear of missing out when on vacation? (01:54)

How can I address the fear of the unknown as I contemplate removing my tattoos? (16:25)

How can we resist impulse purchases when presented with the attitude that ?life is short, so why not just buy it?? (26:20)

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The Minimalists talk about whether to sell, consign, or donate unwanted clothes, furniture, and art. Watch all 2 hours of episode 403 on The Minimalists Private Podcast.

Discussed in this episode:

What are my options for getting rid of unwanted clothes? (02:20)

Should I get rid of my smartphone? (21:08)

Is minimalism ?all or nothing,? or are there areas in my life where I can allow space for more? (32:10)

What is the 30-Day Minimalism Game? (38:36)

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The Minimalists talk about social media overwhelm. Watch all 2 hours of episode 402 on The Minimalists Private Podcast.

Discussed in this episode:

How do The Minimalists maintain a healthy relationship with social media? (01:53)

How can I avoid the burden of inherited family heirlooms? (17:50)

How can I get more meaningful connections out of social media? (28:30)

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The Minimalists talk about buying in bulk, avoiding clickbait, and letting go of family heirlooms. Watch all 2 hours of episode 401 on The Minimalists Private Podcast.

Discussed in this episode:

What are The Minimalists? thoughts on buying items in bulk? (02:04)

Should we ignore click-bait headlines and hit pieces about Minimalism and other topics we enjoy? (11:54)

How do I tell my mom I don?t want her family heirlooms? (19:33)

Why isn?t The Minimalists? second documentary, Less Is Now, on YouTube? (34:50)

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For this very special episode, The Minimalists talk about Ryan Nicodemus?s new chapter. Watch all 4 hours of episode 400 on The Minimalists Private Podcast.

Discussed in this episode:

How has Joshua and Ryan?s friendship evolved over the last 32 years? And how will it evolve going forward? (01:40)

What is Ryan most excited about with respect to moving back to Montana? (10:06)

What is Ryan going to miss about being a full-time LA resident? (13:45)

What was the hardest thing Ryan has had to do in the last 13 years? (16:20)

What is Ryan?s favorite thing The Minimalists have done in the last 13 years? (22:20)

What material possessions is Ryan letting go of during his move? (30:40)

What?s one thing Ryan has changed his mind about over the last 13 years? (39:00)

As The Minimalist?s work takes them in different directions, what upcoming projects is Ryan most excited for? (46:40)

What are The Minimalists? thoughts on identity and transitioning through life?s phases? (57:59)

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The Minimalists talk about hobby clutter and the diminishing returns of owning too much. Watch all 2 hours of episode 399 on The Minimalists Private Podcast.

Discussed in this episode:

Should we make checklists of items we need to support our hobbies? (01:54) 

How do let go of things when you?re afraid of having to buy them again? (17:30) 

Is an unwillingness to go all-in on something a sign that it isn?t important to you? (16:54) 

How do we redirect negative thoughts that come up when we look at possessions that are holding us back? (22:40)

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The Minimalists speak with Dr. Zach Bush about his minimalist approach to gut health. Watch all 3 hours of episode 398 on The Minimalists Private Podcast.

Discussed in this episode:

What steps can I take to optimize my gut microbiome? (02:12)

What is Joshua?s personal gut-health protocol? (22:27)

Are there any foods I should avoid or prioritize for optimal hormone balance? (35:16)

What big news does Dr. Bush have to share with the podcast? (40:01)

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The Minimalists talk about healing from shopping addiction, being used by family, getting bothered by others, and more. Watch all 2 hours of episode 397 on The Minimalists Private Podcast.

Discussed in this episode:

How can I heal from shopping addiction and emotional abuse?(02:47)

What are The Minimalists? views on the ethics of using sharing-economy services like Uber and AirBnB? (16:49)

What makes a supportive partner? (35:47)

Now that Minimalism: A Documentary About the Important Things is available for free on YouTube, will the bonus content still be available for purchase? (49:08)

How does the death of a parent affect one?s identity? (51:09)

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The Minimalists talk about identity clutter and what to do when your family won?t try minimalism. Watch all 2 hours of episode 396 on The Minimalists Private Podcast.

Discussed in this episode:

How can I decouple my identity from my career? (2:39)

How do you declutter emotional resentment? (19:06)

How can I get my family to try minimalism? (25:52)

How can we balance authenticity with "faking it until we make it"? (36:25)

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The Minimalists talk about leaving a home that?s weighing you down and why no one can make you happy. Watch all 2 hours of episode 395 on The Minimalists Private Podcast.

Discussed in this episode:

How do you let go of a home that's weighing you down? (01:50)

Why don?t you consider the plugging of your own private podcast advertising? (14:47)

How does the Maxim ?No one can make you happy? help people who are already lonely? (27:41)

Why am I anxious despite having everything I need? (42:56)

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The Minimalists talk about reducing digital clutter and whether ?the cloud? is damaging the planet. Listen to all 2 hours of episode 394 on The Minimalists Private Podcast.

Discussed in this episode:

How detrimental to the planet is our use of ?cloud? storage? (02:00)

What do you consider ?adding value?? (07:36)

How do we create environmental awareness without ?doom and gloom?? (11:25)

Why do we get so attached to things, and how can we stop? (16:18)

What can we do with old clothes that aren?t suitable for donation? (23:08)

Why do we participate in so many pursuits that don?t truly matter to us, and why do we feel compelled to do so? (35:30)

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The Minimalists speak with psychologist Dr. John Delony about psychological clutter, the anatomy of hope, and more. Listen to all 2 hours of episode 393 on The Minimalists Private Podcast.

Discussed in this episode:

What are your views regarding hope? (01:17)

What are the two kinds of hope? (03:54)

What do you consider the differences between wishing and hoping? (05:49)

How do you define ?faith?? (09:07)

Isn?t compromise an integral part of a romantic relationship? (32:36)

What are the three C?s of compromise? (35:24)

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The Minimalists speak with author Julien Smith about perpetual dissatisfaction and the flinch that prevents us from freeing ourselves from the weight of possessions. Listen to all 2 hours of episode 392 on The Minimalists Private Podcast.

Discussed in this episode:

How do we appropriately reuse, repurpose, or recycle items to ensure they don?t simply become a problem for someone else? (02:06)

What are your perspectives regarding pride? (10:01)

How do we deal with our daily fears? (15:34)

What are the two types of fears? (18:00)

How do we ensure our focus on personal development doesn?t become an obsession? (24:23)

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The Minimalists talk about abandoning impulse to get what you want. Listen to all 2 hours of episode 391 on The Minimalists Private Podcast.

Discussed in this episode:

How do I let go of my pet accouterments? (01:51)

Are there negative consequences to dark therapy? (16:40)

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The Minimalists speak with professional organizer Kristen Ziegler about adding style to one?s home without adding clutter. Watch all 2 hours of episode 390 on The Minimalists Private Podcast.

Discussed in this episode:

How do we decorate our homes without adding more? (01:51)

What do you consider ?authentic style?? (03:00)

How do we appropriately enhance empty rooms? (04:57)

What can we do with cherished items that don?t fit our current design aesthetic? (09:09)

How do you determine a space?s design potential? (11:13)

What questions do you ask clients to discover their design needs and wants? (17:14)

How do you decide on the best containers for your storage needs? (19:50)

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The Minimalists talk about feeling overwhelmed by clothing. Listen to all 2 hours of episode 389 on The Minimalists Private Podcast.

Discussed in this episode:

How do we ensure we have only the clothing we actually need? (01:45)

What are your takes on clothing styles? (13:43)

How do I appropriately appreciate the red dress my boyfriend bought me when I prefer all black clothing? (14:47)

When will I finally feel I?ve minimized all I can? (27:15)

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