Joshua & Ryan talk about donating, selling, recycling, reusing, and trashing their excess stuff, and they answer the following questions:
How do I determine what items I should donate and what items I should sell? (00:53)
Will friends appreciate me gifting them my unwanted belongings, or will they be offended? (17:36)
What should I do with items that are missing pieces, e.g., board games, rather than just throwing them away? (26:40)
How do I determine what is the best use of my time and energy between recycling, selling, and trashing? (31:56)
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Joshua & Ryan talk about how the city in which you live affects the rest of your life, and they answer the following questions:
How do I decide where it’s best for me to reside? (3:34)
How will I know when I’ve simplified enough? (4:05)
How do I choose a more affordable location for my family without sacrificing neighborhood amenities? (39:17)
Why are some areas of the world happier than others? (1:00:46)
How important are transportation options when considering places to live? (1:06:39)
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Joshua & Ryan sit down with Dr. Christopher Ryan, author of Sex at Dawn, to discuss sex, couples, and nontraditional relationships, and they answer the following questions:
If I consider the physical characteristics I find attractive when choosing a partner, am I being intentional or shallow? (12:12)
Should I save my sexual accoutrements for the possibility of a future relationship? (31:12)
Is building a strong emotional base crucial for a healthy sex life? (41:46)
How should I respond to criticisms regarding the traditional life choices of my partner and me, e.g., waiting until marriage to live together and have sex? (49:20)
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Joshua & Ryan sit down with Nate Green to discuss how he's moving forward after exiting a ten-year relationship, and they answer the following questions:
How do I move on from a relationship but still remain friends with my former partner? (17:16)
How do I rid myself of the remnants of a relationship that ended badly? (54:42)
How do I forgive myself for a breakup that was my fault? (1:14:22)
How do minimalists best divide up their collective items during a breakup? (1:18:34)
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