The Minimalists speak with Leo Babauta from Zen Habits about bringing meaning to our everyday lives and getting back on track with minimalism. Watch all 2 hours of episode 420 on The Minimalists Private Podcast.

Discussed in this episode:

How can I bring meaning to my everyday life? (02:33)

How do I get back on track after falling off the minimalism wagon? (16:03)

Are smartphones a minimalist tool or a maximalist device? (30:40)

Is being a minimalist just another form of identity clutter? (37:40)

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The Minimalists speak with Rey Flemings, “concierge to the 1%,” about the problem with luxury goods, finding happiness in what we already have, and why people care too much about the size of their homes. Watch all 2 hours of episode 419 on The Minimalists Private Podcast.

Discussed in this episode:

How do I find happiness in what I already have? (02:20)

Why do we obsess over the square footage of our homes? (30:08)

Can luxury goods and high fashion be a form of artistic expression? (43:13)

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The Minimalists speak with Erwin Raphael McManus about the upsides and downsides of changing your mind, finding the motivation to pursue your dreams, and more. Watch all 2 hours of episode 418 on The Minimalists Private Podcast.

Discussed in this episode:

Why is it difficult for us to change our minds? (02:01)

How can I rekindle the motivation to pursue my dreams? (12:30)

How can I enjoy downtime without needing to be productive? (21:51)

How does this experiment demonstrate why The Minimalists don’t run ads on our podcast? (26:30)

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The Minimalists talk about what makes a possession useless and why it’s not your responsibility to manage the material expectations of others. Watch all 2 hours of episode 417 on The Minimalists Private Podcast.

Discussed in this episode:

What can I do with my old school lesson plans? (01:49)

How can I manage my father’s expectations without causing conflict? (11:48)

Why do people pay to keep things in storage lockers? (23:51)

What do The Minimalists’ think about Feng Shui? (34:03)

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The Minimalists talk about the frustrating effects of decluttering, and then they interview Adrienne Jezick from Morozko Forge about the benefits of ice baths. Watch all 2 hours of episode 416 on The Minimalists Private Podcast.

Discussed in this episode:

How does minimalism affect one’s daily routine? (02:50)

What can Morozko Forge founder Adrienne Jezick tell us about the benefits of cold exposure? (13:05)

How do we address the emotional loneliness that comes after indulging in retail therapy? (38:05)

How do we deal with the chaos of too much stuff when we’re our home’s primary caretaker? (47:15)

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The Minimalists talk about saying no to free stuff. Watch all 3 hours of episode 415 on The Minimalists Private Podcast.

Discussed in this episode:

How can I say no to all the freebies my employer keeps trying to give me? (02:00)

How can I overcome my all-or-nothing mentality? (13:55)

What can I do to stay out of the stuff rat race? (26:55)

How can I stop holding on to just-in-case items? (44:00)

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The Minimalists speak with Dr. Bradley Nelson about identifying and letting go of emotional baggage. Watch all 2 hours of episode 414 on The Minimalists Private Podcast.

Discussed in this episode:

How can I let go of the idealized mother figure I conceptualized to cope with my childhood trauma? (02:00)

How does The Body Code apply to physical pain? (14:30)

How can we let go of the things that evoke painful emotions for us? (34:18)

How can I eliminate the emotional clutter that stops me from minimizing? (42:13)

Why does our culture seem to discourage stillness as a valid state of being? (47:30)

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The Minimalists talk about the balance between holding on and letting go. Watch all 2 hours of episode 413 on The Minimalists Private Podcast.

Discussed in this episode:

How can I let go of possessions my daughter doesn’t want me to let go of? (02:39)

Can digital music become clutter? (14:06)

Is each successive generation getting better at decluttering? (25:43)

How can we let go of the belief that we need to be perfect to do something? (32:24)

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The Minimalists speak with psychologist Dr. John Delony about finding peace in difficult times. Watch all 2 hours of episode 412 on The Minimalists Private Podcast.

Discussed in this episode:

How can I learn to be at peace with myself? (02:27)

How can I get back custody of my children? (12:29)

Why do The Minimalists post to social media? (22:50)

What if peace isn’t our natural state? (29:30)

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The Minimalists talk about getting rid of things even if you think they won’t add value to others. Watch all 2 hours of episode 411 on The Minimalists Private Podcast.

Discussed in this episode:

What can I do with my items that I think won’t add value to others? (03:18)

How can I opt-out of my workplace’s themed dress-up days? (16:14)

Why do The Minimalists put out so much content? (26:13)

Where can I learn more about minimalist meetup groups? (31:30)

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