536 | Good Enough Home
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The Minimalists speak with Katy Joy Wells about setting the emotional stage in your home to make it feel more peaceful, uncovering your happy place amid the chaos, finding silence in a noisy world, getting rid of clothes we’re unsure about, 15 ridiculous things that society still accepts as normal, and more. Discussed in this episode: How can I intentionally create a more peaceful, happy emotional tone in my home—and can one person set that tone? (3:30) Where is your happy place? (19:07) Right Here, Right Now: Simplehaven and a programming note. (35:36) Listener tip: A fresh take to...
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535 | After Minimalism
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The Minimalists talk about the next step beyond owning less, minimizing the desire to complain, practical ways to stay motivated when you’re a beginner, 50 emotions you regularly feel but haven’t ever had a name for, and more. Discussed in this episode: Once I’ve minimized, what’s the next step beyond just owning less? (7:36) Congratulations! You’ve finally minimized everything. Your life is now completely clutter free. Now what? (21:08) Right Here, Right Now: The Minimalism 10th Anniversary Tour, Simplehaven Retreat, and a new podcast segment. (32:34) Listener tip: Three practical...
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534 | The Pantry
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The Minimalists speak with Kristen Ziegler about identifying and minimizing excess pantry items, the most absurd things we own, how to reset your algorithm, how decluttering and cleaning your home boosts your dopamine levels, and more! Discussed in this episode: How should I best organize my excess pantry items? (4:54) What’s the most absurd thing in your pantry? Why is it still there? (20:24) Right Here, Right Now: The Minimalism 10th Anniversary Tour and Simplehaven Retreat (43:18) Listener Tip: How to reset your algorithm. (45:11) Have a question for the show? Call 406-219-7839 or email a...
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533 | Irreplaceable Things
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The Minimalists talk about whether everything is replaceable on a long-enough timeline, downsizing when you enjoy everything you have, the best time to search for a new job, our favorite organizing hacks, and more. Discussed in this episode: Is everything replaceable on a long-enough timeline? (00:47) How can I let go of my meaningful, seemingly irreplaceable belongings? (4:30) Which would you give up: Your luggage or your dream vacation? (17:43) Right Here, Right Now: The Minimalism 10th Anniversary Tour and monthly Zoom calls with The Minimalists. (33:14) Listener Tip: Successfully playing...
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532 | Love Life
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The Minimalists speak with Dr. Orion Taraban about how couples can navigate minimalism when only one partner wants to live that way, what’s missing from your love life, a new idea to help kids let go, three do’s and don’ts that can make or break your relationship, and much more. Discussed in this episode: How do I live a minimalist life when my spouse doesn’t share those values? (5:30) What’s one thing that’s missing from your love life? (26:43) Right Here, Right Now: Join Joshua, T.K., and Ryan for an hour-long Zoom call. (44:16) Listener Tip: Use a “friendship bag” to help...
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531 | Maximalist Households
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The Minimalists talk about being a minimalist in a maximalist household, butting heads with people you live with, overcoming body-image insecurities, and much more. Discussed in this episode: How do I stay sane as the only minimalist in a household of loving but devoted maximalists? (1:50) How do you butt heads with the people you live with? (21:16) Right Here, Right Now: Emotional Clutter on Kindle and Audible, and new episodes of the How to Write Better Podcast. (42:10) Listener Tip: A resource for overcoming body-image insecurity and remembering that your worth is not your appearance....
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530 | Information Clutter
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The Minimalists talk about minimizing information clutter, enjoying learning without trying to optimize your entire life, letting go of the news when it feels overwhelming, why you’re terrified of empty space in your home, and much more. Discussed in this episode: When did my love of learning turn into compulsively scavenging for self-improvement—and how do I let go of that need to optimize everything? (2:46) At what point does information stop serving you and start suffocating you? (20:21) Right Here, Right Now: Simplehaven Retreat, Minimalism 10th Anniversary Tour, and Sunday Symposium...
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529 | Consumer Relapse
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The Minimalists talk about relapsing into consumerism, purchases that make you a bad minimalist, living small in a big world, and much more. Discussed in this episode: Do no-buy challenges create lasting change in our consumption habits—or are they just temporary detoxes before we relapse into old spending patterns? (2:06) What’s the last thing you bought that made you feel like a “bad” minimalist? (22:16) Right Here, Right Now: Simplehaven Retreat and Uncluttered Faith (49:50) Listener Tip: Live small, and question everything you bring into your home. (53:13) Have a question for the...
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528 | Simple Skincare
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The Minimalists speak with Andy Hnilo about harmful ingredients people should avoid in their skincare products, what a simple skincare routine looks like, letting go of expensive beauty products you rarely use, and much more. Discussed in this episode: What harmful ingredients should people avoid in hygiene and beauty products, and what are the few essentials most men and women actually need? (2:40) What’s your minimalist skincare routine? (26:44) Right Here, Right Now: Minimalism 10th Anniversary Tour (53:40) Listener Tip: Avoid online price manipulation by shopping anonymously. (56:06) Get...
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Joshua Fields Millburn makes an apology for a recent mistake. Download our free resources and sign up for The Minimalists' newsletter at .
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In this episode, The Minimalists are joined by earthing expert Clint Ober to discuss pain reduction, the science behind grounding, and “the most important health discovery ever,” and they answer the following questions:
What is the science behind grounding, and how do I explain it to loved ones who perceive it as metaphysical woo-woo? (03:19)
How can grounding relieve much of our discomfort? (09:16)
What are the most significant benefits of grounding, and what individuals would realize the most benefit from it? (13:26)
What grounding tips do you have for individuals that use wheelchairs? (16:56)
How did Clint come to recognize the personal benefits of grounding? (20:40)
What are the best methods for grounding? (24:13)
What is your perception regarding inflammation? (29:54)
If grounding is so healthy, why does the professional medical community largely ignore it? (33:23)
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