The Minimalists

533 | Irreplaceable Things

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 the 30-Day Minimalism Game. (34:45) 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]

532 | Love Life

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 kids let go of toys. (45:30) 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]

531 | Maximalist Households

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. (43:55) 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]

530 | Information Clutter

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 on Patreon (50:57) Listener Tip: Decision-making advice for overthinkers. (53:48) 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]

529 | Consumer Relapse

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 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]