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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