The Minimalists

539 | Drop Everything

The Minimalists talk about dropping everything for a fresh start, why one big change often leads to several more, a handful of questions to ask before buying anything, what we'd get rid of first if we had two hours to declutter your house, and more. Discussed in this episode: What should I do if I'm torn between staying in the life I've rebuilt or starting over somewhere new for a fresh start? (11:30) What would compel you to drop everything and move to a new city? (23:40) Right Here, Right Now: One more stop on the Minimalism Tour, and Ryan's new restaurant. (43:28) What blue blocking glasses does Joshua own? (50:54) Have a question for the show? Call 406-219-7839 or email a voice memo to podcast@themins.com. Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: patreon.com/theminimalists [http://patreon.com/theminimalists] Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast [http://minimalists.com/podcast]

538 | Out of Sight

The Minimalists talk about the difficulties of podcasting, how our love for minimalism has changed over the years, what we dislike about decluttering, how to let go incrementally, and more. Discussed in this episode: A wise kid asks: Do you love minimalism? (4:16) What do you love about minimalism? What do you hate about minimalism? (17:21) Right Here, Right Now: Weekly writing tips from the How to Write Better Newsletter (33:48) Listener Tip: How to let go incrementally. (35:10) Have a question for the show? Call 406-219-7839 or email a voice memo to podcast@themins.com. Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: patreon.com/theminimalists [http://patreon.com/theminimalists] Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast [http://minimalists.com/podcast]

537 | Jerome

The Minimalists discuss the passing of Joshua's brother, Jerome, and they talk about confronting loss, the difficult road to acceptance, the difference between processing and complaining, finding meaning in tragedy, and much, much more. Contribute to the GoFundMe for Jerome's family [https://www.gofundme.com/f/supporting-jeromes-family-after-his-sudden-passing]. Discussed in this episode: Is it better to confront loss with replacement or acceptance? (00:57) What's the difference between processing and complaining? (15:23) What would Jerome say? (53:27) How did Jerome view material things? (1:02:05) How can we find meaning in loss? (1:23:29) Added Value: One of Jerome's favorite songs. (1:29:08) Have a question for the show? Call 406-219-7839 or email a voice memo to podcast@themins.com. Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: patreon.com/theminimalists [http://patreon.com/theminimalists] Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast [http://minimalists.com/podcast]

536 | Good Enough Home

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 minimize clothes you're unsure about. (36:51) Have a question for the show? Call 406-219-7839 or email a voice memo to podcast@themins.com. Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: patreon.com/theminimalists [http://patreon.com/theminimalists] Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast [http://minimalists.com/podcast]

535 | After Minimalism

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 ways to stay motivated when you're a beginner and things feel difficult? (41:33) Have a question for the show? Call 406-219-7839 or email a voice memo to podcast@themins.com. Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: patreon.com/theminimalists [http://patreon.com/theminimalists] Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast [http://minimalists.com/podcast]