The Minimalists speak with Dr. Zach Bush about his minimalist approach to gut health. Watch all 3 hours of episode 398 on The Minimalists Private Podcast.

Discussed in this episode:

What steps can I take to optimize my gut microbiome? (02:12)

What is Joshua’s personal gut-health protocol? (22:27)

Are there any foods I should avoid or prioritize for optimal hormone balance? (35:16)

What big news does Dr. Bush have to share with the podcast? (40:01)

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The Minimalists talk about healing from shopping addiction, being used by family, getting bothered by others, and more. Watch all 2 hours of episode 397 on The Minimalists Private Podcast.

Discussed in this episode:

How can I heal from shopping addiction and emotional abuse?(02:47)

What are The Minimalists’ views on the ethics of using sharing-economy services like Uber and AirBnB? (16:49)

What makes a supportive partner? (35:47)

Now that Minimalism: A Documentary About the Important Things is available for free on YouTube, will the bonus content still be available for purchase? (49:08)

How does the death of a parent affect one’s identity? (51:09)

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The Minimalists talk about identity clutter and what to do when your family won’t try minimalism. Watch all 2 hours of episode 396 on The Minimalists Private Podcast.

Discussed in this episode:

How can I decouple my identity from my career? (2:39)

How do you declutter emotional resentment? (19:06)

How can I get my family to try minimalism? (25:52)

How can we balance authenticity with "faking it until we make it"? (36:25)

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The Minimalists talk about leaving a home that’s weighing you down and why no one can make you happy. Watch all 2 hours of episode 395 on The Minimalists Private Podcast.

Discussed in this episode:

How do you let go of a home that's weighing you down? (01:50)

Why don’t you consider the plugging of your own private podcast advertising? (14:47)

How does the Maxim “No one can make you happy” help people who are already lonely? (27:41)

Why am I anxious despite having everything I need? (42:56)

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The Minimalists talk about reducing digital clutter and whether “the cloud” is damaging the planet. Listen to all 2 hours of episode 394 on The Minimalists Private Podcast.

Discussed in this episode:

How detrimental to the planet is our use of “cloud” storage? (02:00)

What do you consider “adding value”? (07:36)

How do we create environmental awareness without “doom and gloom”? (11:25)

Why do we get so attached to things, and how can we stop? (16:18)

What can we do with old clothes that aren’t suitable for donation? (23:08)

Why do we participate in so many pursuits that don’t truly matter to us, and why do we feel compelled to do so? (35:30)

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The Minimalists speak with psychologist Dr. John Delony about psychological clutter, the anatomy of hope, and more. Listen to all 2 hours of episode 393 on The Minimalists Private Podcast.

Discussed in this episode:

What are your views regarding hope? (01:17)

What are the two kinds of hope? (03:54)

What do you consider the differences between wishing and hoping? (05:49)

How do you define “faith”? (09:07)

Isn’t compromise an integral part of a romantic relationship? (32:36)

What are the three C’s of compromise? (35:24)

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The Minimalists speak with author Julien Smith about perpetual dissatisfaction and the flinch that prevents us from freeing ourselves from the weight of possessions. Listen to all 2 hours of episode 392 on The Minimalists Private Podcast.

Discussed in this episode:

How do we appropriately reuse, repurpose, or recycle items to ensure they don’t simply become a problem for someone else? (02:06)

What are your perspectives regarding pride? (10:01)

How do we deal with our daily fears? (15:34)

What are the two types of fears? (18:00)

How do we ensure our focus on personal development doesn’t become an obsession? (24:23)

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The Minimalists talk about abandoning impulse to get what you want. Listen to all 2 hours of episode 391 on The Minimalists Private Podcast.

Discussed in this episode:

How do I let go of my pet accouterments? (01:51)

Are there negative consequences to dark therapy? (16:40)

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The Minimalists speak with professional organizer Kristen Ziegler about adding style to one’s home without adding clutter. Watch all 2 hours of episode 390 on The Minimalists Private Podcast.

Discussed in this episode:

How do we decorate our homes without adding more? (01:51)

What do you consider “authentic style”? (03:00)

How do we appropriately enhance empty rooms? (04:57)

What can we do with cherished items that don’t fit our current design aesthetic? (09:09)

How do you determine a space’s design potential? (11:13)

What questions do you ask clients to discover their design needs and wants? (17:14)

How do you decide on the best containers for your storage needs? (19:50)

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The Minimalists talk about feeling overwhelmed by clothing. Listen to all 2 hours of episode 389 on The Minimalists Private Podcast.

Discussed in this episode:

How do we ensure we have only the clothing we actually need? (01:45)

What are your takes on clothing styles? (13:43)

How do I appropriately appreciate the red dress my boyfriend bought me when I prefer all black clothing? (14:47)

When will I finally feel I’ve minimized all I can? (27:15)

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