473 | Spartanism
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The Minimalists talk about the opposite of hoarding. Discussed in this episode: What happens when you take downsizing too far? (2:05) How do you stop yourself from minimizing excessively? (24:05) The Minimalists’ birthday + we were featured on Jeopardy! (36:17) Listener tip: One of the most helpful minimalist tools. (41:35) Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: Detailed show notes: Recorded at .
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472 | House of Clutter
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The Minimalists talk about that overwhelming feeling that most of us experience when our homes are full of clutter. Discussed in this episode: Is a junk removal service the best way to deal with a house full of clutter? (2:38) At what point does your home feel cluttered? (22:23) When is The Minimalists’ next live event? (39:11) Listener tip: T.K. Coleman is the new Oprah for decluttering! (40:51) Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: Detailed show notes: Recorded at .
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471 | Holiday Anxiety
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The Minimalists dive deep into the anxiety that often accompanies the holiday shopping season. Discussed in this episode: How can I stop people from buying unnecessary Christmas gifts that clutter our home? (2:37) What fills your holiday season with anxiety and what do you do to minimize holiday clutter? (20:15) Listener tip: A helpful script for opting out of gift-giving during the holiday season. (42:34) Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: Detailed show notes: Recorded at .
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470 | How to Listen
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The Minimalists are joined by Judah Smith to talk about building a community, finding wellbeing through connection, how to listen to people you love but disagree with, and more. Discussed in this episode: What should an introvert do if they feel like they don’t need to belong to a so-called community? (2:25) How do you listen to people you love but often disagree with? (9:16) How difficult is it to build a community with people you disagree with? (24:07) Sleep Meditation and Black Friday discussion. (41:03) Listener insight: Using minimalism to get through a difficult divorce. (44:04) Listen...
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469 | Ikigai
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The Minimalists discuss the things that give people a sense of purpose. Discussed in this episode: Can minimalism help people find their reason for being? (2:20) What makes you excited to get out of bed in the morning? (16:55) Listener tip: How to use technology without letting it use you. (39:33) Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: Detailed show notes: Recorded at .
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468 | Minimalist Tools
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Ryan Nicodemus returns to The Minimalists Podcast to discuss minimalist tools. Discussed in this episode: What are the upsides and downsides of artificial intelligence as a minimalist tool? (2:26) What’s your favorite minimalist tool, and how have you used it to live more with less? (22:56) Listener tip: Letting go of the status quo. (42:48) Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: Detailed show notes: Recorded at .
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467 | Let Go of Politics
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The Minimalists talk about minimizing the division caused by partisan politics. Discussed in this episode: How can we minimize political division when we don't agree with other people? (2:42) What does it mean to let go of partisan politics? (13:23) Does it ever make sense not to vote? (31:28) Listener tip: Minimize stress by reviewing important legal documents. (49:33) Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: Detailed show notes: Recorded at .
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466 | Hope for Cynics
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The Minimalists speak with Dr. Jamil Zaki from Stanford University about understanding and overcoming hopelessness and cynicism. Discussed in this episode: In what ways does cynicism mimic false hope? (2:24) How do you find hope when you’ve felt hopeless for a long time? (10:08) What are the surprising downsides of hope? (22:00) Listener tip: Overthinking makes people feel hopeless. (30:55) Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: Detailed show notes: Recorded at .
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465 | Control Freaks
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The Minimalists talk about why letting go of control is so difficult. Discussed in this episode: What fears are hiding underneath my need to obsessively control everything? (2:18) What's one area in which you have a hard time letting go of control? (22:21) What is the next film that The Minimalists are working on? (40:33) Listener tip: Clutter Counseling really works! (42:10) Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: Detailed show notes: Recorded at .
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464 | Unoptimized Things
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The Minimalists speak with Jordan Harbinger about when it makes sense to optimize certain things and when it’s best to throw optimization out the window. Discussed in this episode: What are some fun and creative ways to optimize your life? (2:04) What is one thing in your life that is beautifully inefficient? (20:50) Where can I find the top 30 decluttering rules from The Minimalists? (41:27) Listener tip: How to minimize feminine hygiene products. (42:59) Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: Detailed show notes: Recorded at .
info_outlineThe Minimalists speak with author and traveler Light Watkins about traveling with less and letting go of distractions while traveling. Watch all 2 hours of episode 406 on The Minimalists Private Podcast.
Discussed in this episode:
How can I let go of my assumptions, prejudices, and expectations while traveling? (02:20)
How can I pack lightly with two young children? (20:03)
Should I give my kids the choice about what they do with their stuff? (33:09)
How do you manage anxiety that you have despite knowing worrying isn’t necessary? (41:59)
Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast
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