The Minimalists talk with psychotherapist Katherine Morgan Schafler about perfectionism, self-sabotage, and cohabiting with someone who isn’t a minimalist. Listen to all 2 hours of episode 381 on The Minimalists Private Podcast.
Discussed in this episode:
How do I overcome my perfectionist tendencies so I can get my work done? (01:40)
What are your perspectives regarding power? (03:42)
How do we address an unhealthy obsession with perfectionism? (12:16)
How do I live peacefully with a non-minimalist? (16:57)
What are the five types of perfectionists? (26:19)
How do The Minimalists make money without ad revenue? (31:09)
What is the difference between procrastination and resistance? (39:02)
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The Minimalists speak with an aspiring minimalist about reducing career clutter. Listen to all 2 hours of episode 380 on The Minimalists Private Podcast.
Discussed in this episode:
How do I determine the most ideal career path to pursue of my many passions? (02:00)
Is an obsession with letting go considered a mental illness? (20:37)
Why are we so preoccupied with mental illnesses? (20:48)
Is it cheating to play the Minimalism Game in February? (27:05)
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The Minimalists speak with therapist relationship expert Nedra Tewwab about letting go of expectations for family members. Listen to all 2 hours of episode 379 on The Minimalists Private Podcast.
Discussed in this episode:
How do we appropriately manage our expectations of loved ones, especially regarding help with parenting our children? (02:08)
How do we respectfully and tactfully discuss inheritance with family members? (18:53)
What is problematic regarding an obsession with political correctness? (21:57)
How do I appropriately support loved ones who don’t recognize their hypocrisy in their treatment of others? (28:59)
When are labels useful? (30:20)
What is the difference between boundaries and bluffs? (31:18)
How do we encourage our parents to be more active grandparents with our children? (32:11)
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The Minimalists talk about why it’s so difficult to let go. Listen to all 2.5 hours of episode 378 on The Minimalists Private Podcast.
Discussed in this episode:
How do I push myself out of my long-term comfort zones? (02:08)
How do we learn to better trust our intuition? (16:37)
What is most concerning about the desire for nice things? (21:01)
How do we ensure we purchase items with weighted consideration for utility, durability, environmental cost, and fair trade manufacturing? (30:39)
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