The Minimalists discuss with professional organizer Dr. Julia Raz the likelihood that nearly all of us are at least stage 1 hoarders. Listen to full episodes of The Minimalists Private Podcast: patreon.com/theminimalists
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The Minimalists discuss organizing, hoarding, and decluttering with professional organizer Dr. Julia Raz, and they answer the following questions:
When should you hire a professional organizer, and what should you look for in one? (01:36)
What is a professional organizer? (02:13)
How do I create a new space with a minimalist aesthetic when I move? (10:27)
What is the crux of most couples’ disagreements? (19:09)
How do I find the system of organization that works for me? (21:47)
What questions help us get to the ‘why’ of decluttering? (26:43)
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The Minimalists discuss how many articles of clothing are sufficient for a minimalist. Listen to full episodes of The Minimalists Private Podcast: patreon.com/theminimalists
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The Minimalists discuss outgrowing possessions, careers, cities, routines, habits, traditions, and relationships, they release a major announcement, and they answer the following questions:
How can you tell you’ve outgrown something? (01:48)
What is the common denominator of outgrown things? (04:39)
How do I move on from my past traumas so they have the least negative impact on my present self? (10:35)
What is your perspective regarding trauma? (16:58)
How do I move on from something without feeling I’m losing part of my identity? (21:12)
Who is the new cohost of The Minimalists Podcast? (37:21)
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The Minimalists discuss coping with childhood trauma with psychologist Dr. Susan David. Listen to full episodes of The Minimalists Private Podcast: patreon.com/theminimalists
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The Minimalists discuss emotional clutter with psychologist Dr. Susan David, and they answer the following questions:
What is optimum emotional health, and how do we achieve it? (01:39)
How does acceptance help us manage our emotional state? (04:31)
Can anger be productive? (05:59)
How are emotions actually data? (07:04)
How do emotions and values work together? (07:25)
What is the ideal relationship between stimulus and response? (10:29)
What is “fusion”? (11:18)
What is the “readiness potential”? (13:54)
How do we address overidentification with an emotion? (14:10)
How do I silence the naysayers in my head? (19:30)
What is the “amplification effect”? (20:08)
What is the importance of self-compassion? (21:09)
What is the difference between a “have-to” goal and a “want-to” goal? (23:10)
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The Minimalists discuss a common issue that plagues much of modern humanity, as well as a few simple solutions. Listen to full episodes of The Minimalists Private Podcast: patreon.com/theminimalists
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The Minimalists discuss ten ideal ways to simplify our lives, and they answer the following questions:
Where do we best start our decluttering odyssey? (02:01)
What is “setting the stage”? (13:23)
What is the “true cost” of an item? (21:06)
What two ways do you recommend to save money on every purchase? (24:53)
What platforms have you found reliable for selling unwanted items? (33:58)
How do we effect positive change in our city’s policies regarding architectural aesthetics? (42:33)
What is “wabi-sabi”? (42:58)
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