Functioning Minimalist

By The Functioning Minimalist

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Functioning Minimalist is a podcast dedicated to minimalist anecdotes, actionable advice, and functional ways to integrate minimalism into any lifestyle, whether you’re a “minimalist” or not.

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	EPISODES LIST
		Emergency Preparedness Tune in for a new way to approach decluttering to be more prepared in case of an emergency, and refresh your space at the same time.	11.16.2017
		Swedish Death Cleaning \| Decluttering Though it sounds morbid, Swedish Death Cleaning is a pleasant, practical approach to decluttering.	10.27.2017
		Reading \| Book Club Reading is essential. So is joining my book club.	10.17.2017
		Anger The role that anger plays in our lives is up to us. Tune in for tips to deal with it.	10.06.2017
		Meditation Meditation is an effective mindfulness tool that can take your quality of life to the next level.	09.28.2017
		Sell, Sack, or Donate What do we do with all the non-essentials we’re left with after a solid decluttering session?	09.21.2017
		Minimalism and Germaphobia Tune in to the new episode for a dirty little secret.	09.14.2017
		Happiness \| Contentment Contentment, which is defined as sustained, peaceful happiness, is what we’re after. It’s real and it lasts. Here’s how to achieve it…	09.06.2017
		Kids, Toys, and Tough Conversations with Non-Minimalists Tune in for an episode about toys, tough conversations, and minimalist gift ideas for kids.	08.26.2017
		Mondays Mondays don’t have to be the worst, most dreaded day of the week, and here’s why…	08.21.2017
		Sustainable Eating \| Plant-Based Sustainable eating means making conscious choices when it comes to which foods we consume, and not just what’s sustainable for the planet, but for our health.	08.16.2017
		Hobbies and Minimalism Minimalism is about doing more of what you love, and hobbies are an essential part of that.	08.04.2017
		The 10% Rule Wanna keep it 100? Use the 10% rule.	07.31.2017
		Your Own Worst Enemy Life is hard enough without the added hurdle of being your own worst enemy. Tune in for tips on how to get out of your own way.	07.27.2017
		Impulse Purchase PSA The next time you have the impulse to buy something, think twice.	07.21.2017
		Fear Fear is a non-essential that keeps us from taking risks and living our lives.	07.07.2017
		Check Yourself (Before You Wreck Yourself) Checking in periodically and evaluating our progress is crucial for personal growth & success. .	06.29.2017
		Aging \| Birthdays The Functioning Minimalist podcast turns one! Tune in for a special birthday-themed episode.	05.31.2017
		Judgment Being judgmental may be the most common thing in our culture besides skinny jeans, but it’s a next-level non-essential.	05.25.2017
		Fast Fashion \| Slow Fashion \| The True Cost Tune in for an episode about Fast Fashion, the harmful effects, and what we can do about it.	05.18.2017
		Minimalists Are Allowed to Own Things I don’t know if you know this, but we have to consume to survive. Minimalists are no exception.	05.11.2017
		Burnout May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and in keeping with that theme, this episode is about the importance of recognizing burnout, and doing something about it.	05.04.2017
		Priorities: Essentials Vs. Non-essentials Tune in for a talk about essentials vs. non-essentials, and how we can reconnect with our priorities to enhance our lives.	04.27.2017
		Earth Day \| Sustainability In honor of Earth Day, tune in for a talk about minimalism’s role in sustainability, and tips to be eco-friendly in our every day lives.	04.20.2017
		Life Is In Session This special mini-sode is a friendly reminder that life is in session.	04.14.2017
		Get Outside Tune in for a talk about why it’s essential to get outside, and how regular outdoor adventures are good for our health.	04.06.2017
		Stress There is a difference between stress, and stressed out. Tune in for a talk about ways to minimize and manage our stress.	03.29.2017
		Self-Doubt Tune in for tips to ditch self-doubt, and ways to turn scarcity thinking into unlimited abundance.	03.22.2017
		Who Are You? Minimalism provides clarity, reveals our values, and shows us who we are. In this episode, I’ll talk about minimalism’s role in discovering who we are.	03.16.2017
		Minimal BS Tune in for a talk about creating positive change via minimalism and conscious consumerism.	03.08.2017
		Fashion Repeats \| Capsule Wardrobe Power Dressing Tune in for a talk about minimalism’s role in our personal style, and how by simplifying our wardrobe, we can feel comfortable & confident, and get more done.	03.01.2017
		Sorry Not Sorry This episode is about minimalism and living unapologetically.	02.15.2017
		Are You Awake? \| Mindfulness Minimalism helps wake us up, and take charge of our lives.	02.10.2017
		Power to the People \| Conscious Consumerism How and where we spend our dollar matters. Conscious consumption means choosing to support brands that support us, and the environment.	02.03.2017
		Q + A Join me for the first Q + A episode as I answer five of the most popular questions about minimalist basics.	02.02.2017
		Non-Essential Habits & The 21-Day Challenge This episode is about how we can ditch the non-essential habits, recommit to our resolutions, and get back on track to achieve our goals.	01.25.2017
		Guilt and Letting Go In this episode, I’ll talk about minimalism, guilt, and tactics to help us let go of it all.	01.20.2017
		Back to Basics For the first episode of 2017, I’ll share tips to help us refocus on the essentials, and renew the way that we look at things and perceive our circumstances.	01.12.2017
		Holiday \| New Year Tune in for a talk about holiday minimalism, and ways to enjoy the rest of the season while we prepare for next year.	12.14.2016
		Holiday \| Do Less Upholding our minimalist sentiments can turn the hectic holidays into a peaceful, enjoyable time.	12.07.2016
		Decision Fatigue Decision fatigue can harm our productivity and success, so it’s best to minimize the amount of unnecessary decisions we make on a daily basis.	11.30.2016
		Gratitude Cultivating gratitude helps us approach life with positivity, open-mindedness, and optimism.	11.23.2016
		Holiday \| Gifts Gift giving has become somewhat of a sport, so this episode is all about preserving minimalist sentiments while gifting and receiving.	11.18.2016
		Social Media Tune in for a talk about minimalism and ways to streamline our use of social media so it can enhance our lives, not detract or distract us.	11.16.2016
		Minimal Footprint Tune in for a talk about minimalism and ways to reduce our carbon footprint to protect our future.	11.03.2016
		Just In Case This episode is about minimalism and all those items you’re keeping just in case…	10.28.2016
		Productivity By minimizing the daily distractions, we can up our productivity.	10.21.2016
		Mindfulness \| Meditation Mindfulness is at the heart of minimalism, promoting clarity, positivity, and happiness.	10.12.2016
		Don't Settle Nothing changes if nothing changes. Don’t settle. This episode is for anyone interested in living a more than mediocre life.	10.06.2016
		Treat Yourself A minimalist homage to Donna Meagle & Tom Haverford (of Parks and Recreation) and their “Treat Yo Self” day.	09.28.2016

LAST EPISODE

Emergency Preparedness

11.16.2017

Tune in for a new way to approach decluttering to be more prepared in case of an emergency, and refresh your space at the same time.