The Minimalists

For this very special episode, The Minimalists talk about Ryan Nicodemus's new chapter. Watch all 4 hours of episode 400 on The Minimalists Private Podcast.

Discussed in this episode:

How has Joshua and Ryan's friendship evolved over the last 32 years? And how will it evolve going forward? (01:40)

What is Ryan most excited about with respect to moving back to Montana? (10:06)

What is Ryan going to miss about being a full-time LA resident? (13:45)

What was the hardest thing Ryan has had to do in the last 13 years? (16:20)

What is Ryan's favorite thing The Minimalists have done in the last 13 years? (22:20)

What material possessions is Ryan letting go of during his move? (30:40)

What's one thing Ryan has changed his mind about over the last 13 years? (39:00)

As The Minimalist's work takes them in different directions, what upcoming projects is Ryan most excited for? (46:40)

What are The Minimalists' thoughts on identity and transitioning through life's phases? (57:59)

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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 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 financial expert Ramit Sethi about wealth, money clutter, and investing with a minimalist mindset. Listen to all 3 hours of episode 388 on The Minimalists Private Podcast.

Discussed in this episode:

Why do minimalists invest if they already have what they need? (01:47)

How do we determine our rich life? (05:22)

If the opposite of love and hate is indifference, but I’m still mad, does that mean I’m still in love? (17:41)

Do we need whole life insurance as an investment because of our high net worth? (28:32)

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The Minimalists talk about messy living, desirelessness, and attachments at their final Sunday Symposium. Listen to the Maximal edition of episode 387 on The Minimalists Private Podcast.

Discussed in this episode:

Introduction (00:11)

What are the different kinds of desires? (23:23)

How do consumption and creativity differ? (24:18)

Why are we so confused regarding what we actually want? (27:30)

How does social media incentivize discontent? (38:41)

What are the differences between stated preference and revealed preference? (46:27)

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The Minimalists talk about what minimalism has to do with normal, everyday subjects like friendship, pets, history, meteorology, and entertainment. Listen to all 2 hours of episode 386 on The Minimalists Private Podcast: patreon.com/theminimalists

Discussed in this episode:

How can minimalism apply to most everyday topics? (01:54)

Why do most people believe minimalism only applies to physical items? (05:41)

What is epistemology? (08:51)

How do we help loved ones move on from fruitless pursuits? (16:54)

What is the difference between helping and supporting? (22:42)

Why do you have an issue with those that can afford expensive things? (25:31)

What does tire rubber have to do with minimalism? (32:02)

How is brainstorming related to minimalism? (33:32)

How do we get comfortable with bad ideas? (34:16)

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The Minimalists speak with Aubrey Marcus about relationship structures, commitment, marriage, open relationships, and more! Watch all 3 hours of episode 385 on The Minimalists Private Podcast.

Discussed in this episode:

How is nonmonogamy related to minimalism? (02:12)

What challenges have people experienced in nonmonogamous relationships? (12:29)

How do people thrive in nonmonogamous relationships? (16:19)

How do we create a healthy balance between giving and receiving love? (19:31)

What is “compersion”? (21:34)

What is “kitchen-table polyamory”? (22:55)

How is suffering contagious? (28:11)

What is “tantric technology”? (31:57)

How do we open ourselves up more for love? (34:58)

Do definitions obscure more than they clarify? (40:01)

How do you broach the possibility of nonmonogamy with a long-term monogamous partner? (45:16)

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The Minimalists speak with Dr. Paul Saladino about foods to subtract from one’s diet—and foods to add—to live more healthfully. Listen to all 3 hours of episode 384 on The Minimalists Private Podcast.

Discussed in this episode:

What should we remove from our diet to improve our health? (02:18)

What are your perspectives regarding dairy and dairy alternatives? (12:02)

Are nuts and seeds healthy snacks? (19:37)

What should we add to our diet to improve our health? (22:39)

Should we limit our consumption of carbohydrates? (33:53)

Why isn’t the vegan diet sufficient for most humans? (45:58)

What one meal could you eat for the rest of your life? (47:10)

What’s wrong with tap water, and what kind of water do you drink? (49:43)

What ancestral practices should we adopt to improve our lives? (52:26)

What are the most common environmental toxins? (53:52)

Can a healthy diet include coffee, olive oil, and vinegar? (55:14)

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The Minimalists talk with Dr. Cortney Warren about heartbreak and letting go of your ex. Listen to all 2 hours of episode 383 on The Minimalists Private Podcast.

Discussed in this episode:

How do we break our emotional and physical attachments to our exes? (02:08)

What faulty beliefs do we harbor regarding our exes? (03:47)

Why do we undervalue what we bring to relationships? (07:32)

How do we ensure our own happiness instead of expecting it from our significant others? (16:47)

What are the three essentials of all relationships? (19:48)

What are the differences between standards and expectations? (22:53)

Is there an appropriate time to move on from a partner who is struggling with seemingly insurmountable challenges? (25:53)

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