The Practical Minimalists

By Heather Conkin and Eryn JonesSociety & Culture

The Practical Minimalists episodes

September 13, 2017 TPM044
Today we are discussing freedom with less worry and anxiety. That's what we all want, right? Isn't part of what draws people to minimalism a release from outer anxiety so that we can also release our inner anxiety? Today we're going to talk about worry, anxiety, what causes it and how we can release ourselves from it's grip.
53 min
September 07, 2017 TPM - Episode #43 - Friendship
Today we are talking all about friendships. In school and in our younger years, for most of us, friendships is so much easier for us than it is when we are adults. Once we break away from that forced social circle and get out into the real world and get jobs, spouses and babies….well things get harry. Yet it seems we are hard wired for connection? So how to we find solid friends, invest in them and grow with them? That’s what we are talking about today. We hope you enjoy.
39 min
September 06, 2017 TPM043 - Friendships
Today we are talking all about friendships. In school and in our younger years, for most of us, friendships is so much easier for us than it is when we are adults. Once we break away from that forced social circle and get out into the real world and get jobs, spouses and babies….well things get harry. Yet it seems we are hard wired for connection? So how to we find solid friends, invest in them and grow with them? That's what we are talking about today. We hope you enjoy.
39 min
August 31, 2017 TPM - Episode #42 - Redefining Self Care
Today we are talking about one of our most buzzed about topic on Instagram and that is the topics of self care. But this episode may not be what you think. Will we encourage you to take time for yourself? Yes. Will we tell you to drop everything and get a pedicure…maybe maybe not, but today we are talking all about self care. We’re going to be getting into whether or not we are unconsciously “consuming” so to speak, things like massages and pedicures and how we can better tune into what our bodies, minds and spirits REALLY need.
37 min
August 30, 2017 TPM042 - Redefining Self Care
Today we are talking about one of our most buzzed about topic on Instagram and that is the topics of self care. But this episode may not be what you think. Will we encourage you to take time for yourself? Yes. Will we tell you to drop everything and get a pedicure…maybe maybe not, but today we are talking all about self care. We're going to be getting into whether or not we are unconsciously "consuming" so to speak, things like massages and pedicures and how we can better tune into what our bodies, minds and spirits REALLY need
37 min
August 24, 2017 TPM - Episode #41 - News Consumption: media, social justice, and compassion fatigue through the lens of minimalism
Today we are taking on the topic of media consumption. We have done an episodes on digital consumptions and choices before, but this episode in particular was created in the context of recent world events like the tragedy in Charlottesville Virginia. Today we are tackling big questions like how do I stay informed but not get my emotions manipulated by the media? What can I actually DO to help those in need? How do I choose? Do I engage in the conversation on social media? What really matters? ….and so much more. Bear with us audience. We know that to even discuss some of these things comes from a place of privilege. We try to be aware of that throughout this episode. BUT we still think these are conversations worth having. As we’ve said before….we are not politicians or seasoned activists….we are just two people trying to navigate the world in a more meaningful way. And we think that’s a lot of people so hopefully you will find some value in our conversation today.
46 min
August 23, 2017 TPM041_ News Consumption
Today we are tackling big questions like how do stay informed but not get my emotions manipulated by the media? What can I actually DO to help those in need? How do I choose? Do I engage in the conversation on social media? What really matters? Bear with us audience. As we've said before, we are not politicians or seasoned activists, we are just two people trying to navigate the world in a more meaningful way. And we think that's most people so hopefully you will find some value in our conversation today.
46 min
August 17, 2017 TPM -Episode #40 - with Guest Cody Lillstrom: Recycling, Resourcefulness and Minimalism
Today we continuing our series on Clean, Green Living. So many of our listeners are interested in simplifying and living intentionally. Often times when we start cleaning out our physical and mental clutter, we find the space to think about things that might have otherwise felt overwhelming. Today we are talking about recycling and resourcefulness and we are bringing in special guest Cody Lilstrom to talk about small, simple and easy ways to love the earth and incorporate more resourcefulness into your life. Cody is a husband, father, explorer, biker and loves the outdoors. He also work to implement Boulder County’s zero waste program and will talk all about that today.
53 min
August 16, 2017 TPM040
Today we continuing our series on Clean, Green Living. So many of our listeners are interested in simplifying and living intentionally. Often times when we start cleaning out our physical and mental clutter, we find the space to think about things that might have otherwise felt overwhelming. Today we are talking about recycling and resourcefulness and we are bringing in special guest Cody Lilstrom to talk about small, simple and easy ways to love the earth and incorporate more resourcefulness into your life. Cody is a husband, father, explorer, biker and loves the outdoors. He also work to implement Boulder County's zero waste program and will talk all about that today. He ALSO once wore the same outfit for one year in college….so he's going to fit right in here on the podcast!
53 min
August 14, 2017 TPM BONUS: with guest David Jones
If you’ve followed along with us for a while now, you know that we facilitate and online wellness community outside of the podcast. In our bonus episodes we expound upon that part of our lives and that is what we’re doing today. If wellness, essential oils, and a little bit of science isn’t your thing, feel free to move along, but even if they are not your thing we’ve crafted this episode with everyone in mind and think that there’s something here for everyone. Today we thought we’d bring in David Jones, Eryn’s husband who is a chemist and former essential oil skeptic to speak to do a little essential oil 101 talk and speak to the “science-y” side of essential oils and even to some of the skeptics out there.
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