The Minimalists talk about going without the things that get in the way.
Discussed in this episode:
How do I let go of my phone distractions to be more productive? (1:46)
What’s one thing you’d like to go without this year? (21:21)
What happened when The Minimalists were recently hacked? (30:50)
Will The Minimalists return to social media after going without for a year? (37:03)
Listener reflection: the less you want, the more satisfied you are. (50:07)
Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: patreon.com/theminimalists
Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast
Recorded at Earthing Studios.
The Minimalists talk with Eli Harwood about secure attachments and attachment theory.
Discussed in this episode:Â
How is collecting related to emotional insecurity? (2:19)
What is attachment theory? (16:52)
What are the four attachment styles? (17:46)
When is attachment useful and when is it clinging? (22:44)
Listener insight: the gift of listening! (33:03)
Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: patreon.com/theminimalists
Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast
Recorded at Earthing Studios.
The Minimalists talk about the opposite of hoarding.
Discussed in this episode:Â
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: patreon.com/theminimalists
Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast
Recorded at Earthing Studios.
The Minimalists talk about that overwhelming feeling that most of us experience when our homes are full of clutter.Â
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: patreon.com/theminimalists
Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast
Recorded at Earthing Studios.
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:Â patreon.com/theminimalists
Detailed show notes:Â minimalists.com/podcast
Recorded at Earthing Studios.
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 to the full Maximal episode on Patreon:Â patreon.com/theminimalists
Detailed show notes:Â minimalists.com/podcast
Recorded at Earthing Studios.
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:Â patreon.com/theminimalists
Detailed show notes:Â minimalists.com/podcast
Recorded at Earthing Studios.
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: patreon.com/theminimalists
Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast
Recorded at Earthing Studios.
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:Â patreon.com/theminimalists
Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast
Recorded at Earthing Studios.
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: patreon.com/theminimalists
Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast
Recorded at Earthing Studios.
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: patreon.com/theminimalists
Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast
Recorded at Earthing Studios.
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