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) Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast Join The Minimalists Private Podcast: minimalists.com/support

The Minimalists talk about hobby clutter and the diminishing returns of owning too much. Watch all 2 hours of episode 399 on The Minimalists Private Podcast. Discussed in this episode: Should we make checklists of items we need to support our hobbies? (01:54)  How do let go of things when you’re afraid of having to buy them again? (17:30)  Is an unwillingness to go all-in on something a sign that it isn’t important to you? (16:54)  How do we redirect negative thoughts that come up when we look at possessions that are holding us back? (22:40) Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast Join The Minimalists Private Podcast: minimalists.com/support

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) Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast Join The Minimalists Private Podcast: minimalists.com/support

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) Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast Join The Minimalists Private Podcast: minimalists.com/support

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) Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast Join The Minimalists Private Podcast: minimalists.com/support

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) Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast Join The Minimalists Private Podcast: minimalists.com/support

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) Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast Join The Minimalists Private Podcast: minimalists.com/support

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) Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast Join The Minimalists Private Podcast: minimalists.com/support

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) Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast Join The Minimalists Private Podcast: minimalists.com/support

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) Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast Join The Minimalists Private Podcast: minimalists.com/support