Joshua and Ryan discuss dependency, sobriety, and different types of addiction, including our addiction to stuff, alcohol, food, drugs, cigarettes, money, status, social media, attention, television, breaking news, smartphones, and porn with author and blogger Laura McKowen, and they answer the following questions:
How do I help my mother overcome her addiction to shopping and hoarding that is negatively affecting me? (03:52)
How do I address my addiction to online shopping? (12:35)
Is there a correlation between a minimal life and a sober life? (23:21)
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Joshua and Ryan argue about what’s healthy and what isn’t healthy with author, podcaster, and health expert Dr. Paul Saladino, MD. They also discuss fiber, fruits, vegetables, meat, vitamins, nutrients, cholesterol, fat, ketosis, toxins, and the gut microbiome, and they answer the following questions:
Why is it so difficult to determine what’s healthy? (52:40)
What is inflammation? (52:40)
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Joshua and Ryan get back to basics for spring cleaning and discuss decluttering, organizing, and letting go of excess stuff, and they answer the following questions:
How can I help my parents embrace decluttering? (01:01)
How do I tactfully tell my family I don’t want to inherit their belongings? (10:57)
How can I save mementos and still be clutter-free? (20:48)
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Joshua and Ryan talk about minimalist fashion, capsule wardrobes, cleaning out your closet, and the pros and cons of trendy clothing with author, blogger, and podcaster Courtney Carver, and they answer the following questions:
How can I be a minimalist and still keep up with the current fashions? (08:01)
How do I find sustained satisfaction with my current wardrobe despite the onslaught of new stylish temptations? (15:10)
How do I ensure my clothes last longer? (24:28)
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