Joshua and Ryan talk about the mental, emotional, digital, and other clutter that reveals itself after we minimize our stuff, and they answer the following questions:
When are how-to’s helpful? (02:23)
How do we appropriately curate scanned photos so we’re not trading physical clutter for digital clutter? (13:57)
What advice do you have for young people who are embarking on their minimalist journeys so they have solid practices in place to prevent clutter? (25:43)
What one piece of advice would you give your younger self? (26:28)
How do we appropriately curate our many digital subscriptions and still satisfy ourselves since each service has programs exclusive to its platform? (31:56)
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Joshua and Ryan talk about love, relationships, sex, and parenting with blogger, podcaster, and Registered Dietitian Becca Shern, and they answer the following questions:
What is our language problem? (02:11)
What is the difference between loving someone and being in love with someone? (03:45)
What does commitment mean to you? (05:30)
What is your definition of “love”? (09:55)
How do you view unconditional love? (13:25)
How do you recognize when it’s time to end a relationship? (16:11)
What are the three components of a relationship? (24:16)
Why is compatibility the most difficult component of most relationships? (26:38)
Do you ever passionately disagree about important decisions that affect the entire family, and, if so, how do you handle compromise and conflict resolution? (31:44)
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Joshua and Ryan talk about reducing—or maybe even eliminating—obligations, and they answer the following questions:
What is your ‘context’? (02:23)
When is an obligation an actual obligation and not a perceived obligation? (04:31)
Is there a difference between commitment and obligation? (05:28)
What is the difference between want and desire? (07:04)
Do we truly want to be happy? (12:27)
What do you mean by ‘commitment’? (13:46)
How do I appropriately address societal obligations, such as charitable giving, when I don’t have the means to meet those obligations? (17:36)
What does ‘virtue’ mean? (25:47)
What is the difference between a community and a tribe? (26:38)
How do I prioritize financial obligations, such as debt? (29:24)
How do I step back from obligations I’ve accepted in the past? (41:47)
Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast
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Joshua and Ryan talk about starting over and kicking off the New Year with some friendly decluttering, and they answer the following questions:
How do I start decluttering? (04:02)
What is the difference between decluttering and organizing? (07:05)
How do I conduct an effective Packing Party? (07:38)
How do I get my kids involved in decluttering? (13:01)
How do I determine whether or not to keep a car that’s functional, but not ideal? (14:49)
Once you declutter, how do you keep the clutter from coming back? (21:52)
Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast
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