Joshua and Ryan talk about what we must refine to ensure our spiritual and material lives align with author, podcaster, and fitness expert Ben Greenfield and podcaster and Registered Dietitian Rebecca Shern, and they answer the following questions: What is a “fit soul”? (00:00) What are the dangers of transactional relationships? (08:47) What are the four pillars of the spiritual journey? (13:35) What is the practice of self-examination? (18:02) How do we determine our purpose? (21:38) Is there a link between sex and spirituality? (26:44) How do you explain sex to your children? (29:21) What is “eye gazing”? (33:58) How do you punish and reward your children? (36:12) What is the “God-shaped hole”? (39:59) Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast Support The Minimalists: minimalists.com/support  

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The Minimalists discuss letting go of memories, creating an uncluttered home, three new series from The Minimalists, and more. Discussed in this episode: How do I let go of memories? (3:51) How can I curate a beautiful, uncluttered home? (17:52) What are the three new series coming soon from The Minimalists? (25:12) What’s the best way to create a functional wardrobe with items that last? (24:35) Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: patreon.com/theminimalists Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast

440 | Memory Clutter

The Minimalists talk about the benefits of restraint, the struggles of consumerism for new minimalists, the difficulties of letting go of social media, and more. Discussed in this episode: How do I declutter my online-shopping addiction? (1:56) What factors contributed to The Minimalists leaving social media? (31:04) Why was I still clinging to my living daughter’s suicide note? (45:04) Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: patreon.com/theminimalists Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast

439 | Restraint

The Minimalists discuss the art of streamlining one’s life, letting go of difficult things, how the need for approval keeps people tethered to a lifestyle they don’t want, and more.  Discussed in this episode: How can I get my husband to let go of just-in-case items? (3:52) How does my need for approval influence my consumption decisions? (24:17) What are “Thursday Konversations with T.K. Coleman”? (35:31) Listener insight: “Sometimes I disagree with The Minimalists, but I still appreciate your perspective.” (38:27) Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: patreon.com/theminimalists Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast  

438 | Streamlined

The Minimalists talk about the three different kinds of letting go (graduation, divorce, death), several ways to detach from a former spouse, and how to move on when you feel like you can’t let go. Discussed in this episode: How can I detach from my former spouse while actively coparenting and sharing familial responsibilities? (1:58) How do I move on if I can’t let go of a thing, career, or relationship that used to add value to my life? (14:25) What graduations are The Minimalists celebrating? (21:11) Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: patreon.com/theminimalists Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast

437 | Graduation Day

The Minimalists talk about the process of simplifying for newbies and staying motivated when decluttering gets difficult.  Discussed in this episode: How can I maintain traction as a new minimalist? (01:25) How can I keep going on my decluttering journey when I get overwhelmed? (15:45) Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: patreon.com/theminimalists Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast

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